Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Senator Jim Risch led Republican opposition, arguing that the resolutions would leave Israel vulnerable and embolden Iran.
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The U.S. Senate rejected resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. Although the measures failed, the support from over three dozen Democrats signaled a growing rift within the party regarding Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's military actions.
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