The Senate predominantly rejected a measure aiming to prohibit certain arms sales to Israel, highlighting a significant divide within the Democratic Party. In a 27 to 70 vote, more than half of Senate Democrats supported Independent Senator Bernie Sanders’ resolution, which seeks to halt the transfer of approximately $675 million worth of assault rifles to Israel, amid concerns over escalating humanitarian issues in Gaza.
This vote marks the third occasion Sanders has forced Congress to debate U.S. military support for Israel, with some Democrats like Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff shifting their stance from prior votes. Ossoff criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis and positioning himself as a moderate, despite facing backlash from party leadership and Republican campaign arms that argue such measures undermine Israel’s defense needs.
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