Iran War Deepens Divide Among Democrats Over Arming Israel
Senator Kelly criticized the joint U.S.-Israeli operation for lacking a clear strategy or goal.
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Senator Kelly criticized the joint U.S.-Israeli operation for lacking a clear strategy or goal.
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Senate Democrats showed record-breaking opposition to Israeli arms sales, with 40 members voting to block specific weapon transfers amid an expanding war with Iran.
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Associated Press reports that Kelly reversed his position and voted to block the arms sales, while The New Republic highlights seven Democrats voting to block them. The New York Times places the vote in the context of divisions among Democrats over arming Israel and the Iran war.
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