The Senate voted to reject three resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders that would have blocked offensive weapons sales to Israel. Sanders argued that these resolutions were necessary to hold Israel accountable for human rights violations against the Palestinian people. However, the resolutions failed overwhelmingly, with bipartisan opposition. Some Democrats, like Senators Ed Markey and Martin Heinrich, supported the resolutions, while others, like Senator Tammy Baldwin, abstained. Republicans unanimously voted against the resolutions, with Senators Joni Ernst and Bill Cassidy arguing that limiting Israel’s ability to defend itself would benefit its enemies. The Biden administration has faced criticism from anti-war progressives for its support of Israel in the conflict. Israel, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has justified its military actions as necessary to prevent future terrorist attacks. The conflict has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties, with a significant number being women and children. Despite the Senate vote, the issue of U.S. support for Israel and its military actions in Gaza continues to be a contentious one.
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The Senate blocks Bernie Sanders’ proposal to restrict weapons sales to Israel
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