Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but...
Senator Jim Risch opposed the resolutions, warning they would embolden Iran and leave Israel vulnerable.
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Senate Rejects Resolutions on Israel Arms Sales and Iran War Powers15 articles·13 sources·Avg cred 91/100
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The Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' effort to block arms sales to Israel, but Democratic support for the measures nearly doubled to 40 votes, signaling growing internal party tension over military aid and Prime Minister Netanyahu's wartime conduct.
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