Sanders Opposes $10.1 Billion Aid Package for Israel

Citing 'Immoral' War and High Civilian Death Toll, Sanders Calls for Conditions on Aid

Sen. Bernie Sanders opposes the Biden administration's request for $10.1 billion in aid for Israel, citing the Israeli government's 'immoral' war against Hamas and the high civilian death toll in Gaza.
Sanders is the first member of the Senate Democratic Caucus to oppose the aid package, which also includes $60 billion in funding for Ukraine.
Sanders maintains his support for $4 billion in aid to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, but opposes what he calls a $10.1 billion 'blank check' for its military operations.
Sanders demands guarantees that displaced Palestinians will have the 'absolute right' to return to Gaza, a commitment there will be 'no long-term occupation or blockade' of Gaza and a freeze on settlement expansions in the West Bank.
Sanders warns that Democrats and the president 'will be hurt politically' if it is not clear that the United States does not support Netanyahu’s handling of the war.