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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Mark Kelly Reverses Stance to Vote Against Israel Arms Sales26 articles·23 sources·Avg cred 82/100
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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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