US senators fail to halt Trump’s arms sales to Israel
Chairman Jim Risch defended the arms sales, warning that blocking them would embolden Iran and leave a key ally vulnerable.
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Chairman Jim Risch defended the arms sales, warning that blocking them would embolden Iran and leave a key ally vulnerable.
The US Senate rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel, including bulldozers and bombs. Despite 75% support from Democrats, GOP opposition maintained the deals, highlighting deep divisions over military aid.
Sponsor of resolutions to block arms sales
Sanders's version of this story ↗President mentioned in relation to arms sales
Roll Call covers both the Iran war-powers resolution and the effort to block arms sales to Israel, reporting James Risch’s arguments against them. The New York Times emphasizes divisions among Democrats over arming Israel, while Geo presents the Senate’s action as backing Trump’s Iran war and notes Risch’s criticism of supporters of the resolution.
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