The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly blocked Senator Bernie
Sanders’ attempt to halt a $20 billion arms sale to Israel,
despite growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Sanders argued that continued arms transfers — including bombs and tank rounds — could violate
U.S. laws amid rising civilian casualties,
now over 43,000 according to Gaza officials.
His resolutions, backed by a few progressive senators,
were defeated by wide margins,
reflecting strong bipartisan support for Israel.
While the proposals failed, they
ignited debate over America’s role
in foreign conflicts and the oversight of military aid.
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly blocked
Senator Bernie Sanders’ attempt to halt
a $20 billion arms sale to Israel,
despite growing concerns over the humanitarian
crisis in Gaza. Sanders argued
that continued arms
transfers — including bombs and tank rounds — could violate U.S. laws
amid rising civilian
casualties,
now over 43,000
according to Gaza officials.
