US Senate blocks moves to halt $450 million Israel arms sale
President Trump's administration bypassed congressional review to expedite military transfers to Israel, drawing criticism from Senate Democrats.
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The US Senate defeated two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders that sought to block a $450 million arms sale to Israel. While the measures failed, the vote revealed an increase in Democratic opposition to Israeli military aid under the Trump administration.
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