Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate
Senator Mark Kelly expressed concern that current military actions lack a clear strategy, despite his continued support for the U.S.-Israel partnership.
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Senator Mark Kelly expressed concern that current military actions lack a clear strategy, despite his continued support for the U.S.-Israel partnership.
The Senate rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking nearly $450 million in arms sales to Israel. While the effort failed, the vote signaled growing Democratic concerns over civilian casualties and the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
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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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