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Watcher GuruApr 16, 2026National News

Senate Blocks Bernie Sanders Bid to Halt $500 Million Israel Arms Deal

Senator Chris Van Hollen argued that the arms deal and regional military actions by the Netanyahu administration should be reined in.

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Senate Blocks Bernie Sanders Bid to Halt $500 Million Israel Arms Deal
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The U.S. Senate voted down two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $500 million arms sale to Israel, allowing the transfer of 12,000 bombs and armored vehicles to proceed despite concerns about regional escalation.

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