Senate Overwhelmingly Rejects Sanders' Israel Arms Resolutions

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected three resolutions introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The resolutions sought to halt the sale of tank rounds, mortar rounds, and smart-bomb kits, citing Israel's violation of international law and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Despite Sanders' effort, which was supported by a small group of Democrats, the measures failed to pass, reflecting strong bipartisan support for Israel in Congress. Sanders argued that Israel's actions amount to an all-out war against the Palestinian people, and the U.S. should not support such violations of human rights. The vote was seen as a symbolic move to express frustration over the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict and to push for stronger protection of civilians. The resolutions' failure underscores the difficulty of altering U.S. foreign policy through congressional measures when it comes to Israel.