Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Senator Mark Kelly shifted his position to support the arms block, criticizing the 'reckless decisions' of the Netanyahu government.
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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 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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