More Senate Democrats Are Breaking With Israel, In a Major Party Shift
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted against the resolutions, arguing for continued U.S. support of Israel despite his criticisms of Netanyahu.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted against the resolutions, arguing for continued U.S. support of Israel despite his criticisms of Netanyahu.
A record number of Senate Democrats voted to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a significant shift in the party's decades-long relationship with the Jewish state under Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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While a majority of Senate Democrats voted to block arms sales to Israel, Leader Chuck Schumer joined a small group of seven Democrats to defeat the resolutions. Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams frame the vote as "cowardly" and highlight calls for Schumer to resign, while Jewish Insider and American Faith emphasize his adherence to traditional party support for Israel. Outlets across the spectrum, including TIME and the Saudi Gazette, noted that Schumer’s stance triggered intense protests and arrests at his New York offices.
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