US Senate Votes Down Resolution to Scrutinize Israeli Human Rights Record

The resolution, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, sought to hold Israel accountable for potential human rights violations in the ongoing Gaza conflict.

US Senate voted to table a resolution that would have required a report on potential human rights violations by Israel and the US's role in supporting such actions. The resolution was defeated with a 72-11 vote.
The resolution, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, would have required the State Department to submit a report within 30 days or risk freezing US aid to Israel.
Sanders argued that the US is complicit in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 24,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began.
Despite the defeat, the vote is seen as a significant shift in Congress, with 11 senators, including 10 Democrats, voting in favor of the resolution.
President Biden's handling of the conflict has been criticized, with a recent poll showing 57% of registered voters disapproving of his response.