In Rare Move, Democrats Try to Block a Sale of Bombs to Israel
Meeks is seeking more assurances about the proposed bomb sale to Israel and protections for civilians.
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Democrats push back on White House’s planned $2.8 billion sale of bombs to Israel2 articles·2 sources·Avg cred 73/100
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House Foreign Affairs ranking member Gregory Meeks and Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Jeanne Shaheen are seeking to delay a $2.8 billion sale of bombs to Israel, citing concerns about their possible use. The article says the holds complicate the sale but do not prevent the president from overriding them.
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