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Sanders Pushes Senate Vote to Block US Arms Sales to Israel

Bernie Sanders and other progressive lawmakers challenge Biden's stance on Israel's Gaza offensive, citing humanitarian concerns.

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a labor rally for the Harris-Walz campaign in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2024.
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Overview

  • Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce resolutions to halt a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, citing violations of US and international law.
  • The resolutions aim to prevent the transfer of US weapons used in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties.
  • Elizabeth Warren criticizes the Biden administration for not enforcing an ultimatum to Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
  • International aid groups report that aid to Gaza is at its lowest, with looming famine risks, despite US claims of Israeli progress.
  • The Biden administration faces growing dissent from Democrats over its handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict and continued military support to Israel.