Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Senator Bernie Sanders led the effort to block arms sales to Israel, citing concerns over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflicts.
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The Senate rejected two resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. Despite the defeat, Democratic support for such measures has more than doubled since 2024, reflecting deepening intra-party divisions over the conflicts in Gaza and Iran.
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