Iran War Deepens Divide Among Democrats Over Arming Israel
Senator Mark Kelly registered his disapproval of the arms sales, stating the current U.S.-Israeli operation lacks a clear strategy.
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Senator Mark Kelly registered his disapproval of the arms sales, stating the current U.S.-Israeli operation lacks a clear strategy.
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Senate Democrats failed to block arms sales to Israel but showed a significant increase in internal opposition. High-profile members joined progressives in questioning military support amid a regional war involving Iran.
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One of the 'convert' voters
Ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
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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Ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
