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News in English (USA) / 21.11.2024 / 03:00

Divisions Emerge Among Senate Democrats Over Arms Sales to Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

Recent debates in the U.S. Senate have revealed significant divisions among Democrats regarding arms sales to Israel, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While the White House has criticized those opposing weapon supplies, labeling them as aiding Hamas, many progressive lawmakers, led by Bernie Sanders, are pushing back against further military aid to Israel. Efforts to block arms sales have faced multiple defeats, with the Senate rejecting Sanders-backed proposals and a significant number of Democrats voting against measures aimed at halting military transfers. Protests have erupted both within and outside the Senate, with demonstrators calling for an end to U.S. support for what they deem violations of moral values in the ongoing conflict. As the Biden administration faces dissent within its own ranks, the question of military support for Israel remains a contentious issue as it draws attention from both parties and various advocacy groups.
HuffPost, The Times of Israel, The New York Times, The Hill, Al Jazeera English, NorthJersey.com, Fox News, The Washington Post, The Intercept, The Associated Press