Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Senator Mark Kelly reversed his previous position to support the resolutions, criticizing the 'reckless decisions' made by leadership in Israel.
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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 US Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to block arms sales to Israel. While the measures failed, the vote revealed a significant shift as most Democrats supported the effort, reflecting growing party internal friction over Prime Minister Netanyahu's military strategies.
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