In Rare Move, Democrats Try to Block a Sale of Bombs to Israel
Meeks is seeking more assurances about the proposed bomb sale to Israel and protections for civilians.
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House Foreign Affairs ranking member Gregory Meeks and Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Jeanne Shaheen are seeking to delay a $2.8 billion sale of bombs to Israel, citing concerns about their possible use. The article says the holds complicate the sale but do not prevent the president from overriding them.
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House Foreign Affairs ranking member who invoked an informal hold on the proposed arms sale.
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Jeanne Shaheen
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Senate Foreign Relations ranking member who has withheld consent for the proposed arms sale.
Shaheen's version of this story ↗ALSO MENTIONED Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister whose government is criticized by Shaheen and discussed in relation to the arms sale.; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor mentioned in connection with Netanyahu’s planned visit.
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