Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Senator Schumer voted against the measures to block arms sales, maintaining his support for Israel despite 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, though a majority of Democrats supported the measures. The vote highlights growing internal party friction over military support for Prime Minister Netanyahu's campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
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