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Chris Coons

Christopher Andrew Coons is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Delaware, a seat he has held since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons served as the county executive of New Castle County from 2005 to 2010.

Source: Wikipedia
Chris Coons
Conflict Stance Assessment
86/100
Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican lawyer and politician (born 1963)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthGreenwich
BirthdaySeptember 9, 1963
Sexmale
ReligionPresbyterianism
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

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Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Urged recognition of a nonmilitarized Palestinian state after the Gaza war.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Described as a pro-Israel centrist.
  • Serves on foreign relations committee and supports Israel.
  • Speaks at pro-Israel advocacy events.
  • Co-sponsored resolution objecting to UN Security Council Resolution 2334.
  • Opposed applying human rights provisions to US military aid to Israel.
  • Opposed resolutions blocking sales of weapons to Israel.