Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted against blocking the arms sales despite significant pressure and protests at his office.
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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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