Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would ban the use of American military equipment in Gaza and the West Bank unless the U.S. government confirms Israel is meeting several conditions. These include following the 2025 ceasefire, allowing a steady flow of food and medicine into Gaza, and stopping any plans to permanently take over land in those areas.
• Every three months, officials would have to report to Congress on whether Israel is cooperating with a peace plan, protecting civilians, and preventing settler violence in the West Bank. If these conditions aren't met, the U.S. would stop selling or sending military items that could be used in those specific regions.
• A special team would be set up to monitor where U.S. weapons are going. If they find that American gear is being used in Gaza or the West Bank against these rules, all military sales to Israel would be frozen. However, the president could skip this freeze if they prove it is vital for U.S. national security.
• The bill specifically protects funding for defensive tools like the Iron Dome. This means the U.S. can still help Israel defend itself against incoming rocket attacks even if other military aid is restricted due to the new rules.
• The policy aims to support a long-term peace plan that includes a temporary government for Gaza run by experts. It seeks to ensure that U.S. support is used for defense and does not interfere with the goal of eventually having two separate states for Israelis and Palestinians.