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Sanders resolution vote set to test Senate Democrats’ divisions on Israel
The Senate is set to vote on Wednesday on three resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would block transfers of tank rounds, mortars and bomb guidance kits to Israel, votes that will be a key test of the depth of division among Senate Democrats on U.S. support for Israel.
Senate to vote on Democratic effort to block US arms to Israel
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and progressive allies filed “resolutions of disapproval” to protest $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel, teeing up a Wednesday vote in the Senate. The resolutions are privileged,
Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel
A number of progressive Jewish groups are backing an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. The effort, a collection of several resolutions, is unlikely to pass in the closely divided Senate but could split Democratic lawmakers.
On the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block the Sale of Certain Offensive Arms to Israel
Thank you all for being here. And let me thank Senators Merkley, Welch, and Van Hollen for being with us. We’re here to discuss the three Joint
US Senate to consider measures blocking some arms sales to Israel
The U.S. Senate is due to vote on Wednesday on legislation that would block arms sales to Israel, backed by lawmakers who say Israel is obstructing aid shipments desperately needed by Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
U.S. Senate to Consider Measures Blocking Some Weapons Sales to Israel
"This war has been conducted almost entirely with American weapons and $18 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars. Israel has dropped U.S.-provided 2,000-pound bombs into crowded neighb
Democratic effort to block Biden weapons sale to Israel gains momentum: 'Congress must step up'
Mass, indicated that she is in support of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., last week, which seeks to block President Joe Biden's latest arms sale to Israel.
Progressive Senators Call To Block US Arms Sales To Israel
A handful of left-leaning senators on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to halt arms sales to Israel, accusing the United States of playing a key role in the "atrocities" of the war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian groups, supporters press CT senators to oppose arms sale to Israel
Hundreds of Connecticut residents signed a letter calling on the state’s U.S. senators to block the sale of American weapons to Israel
Progressive senators push to block offensive US arms sales to Israel
Bernie Sanders and other progressive senators call to block US offensive weapon sales to Israel, citing the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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‘Reinforcements on the Way,’ Next Senate Leader Tells Israel
The Republican-led legislature will "have our allies' back," vowed John Thune, who chided Democrats for "struggling" to support Israel.
Democrats Face a Series of Tests Over Support for Israel
First up is a resolution put forth by Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who is Jewish, to deny Israel certain ...
As UN ramps up pressure on Israel, lame-duck Biden is letting history repeat
The Security Council is considering a resolution demanding an unconditional Israeli ceasefire in Gaza, without any ...
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Arrests of pro-Palestinian activists at Capitol Hill on eve of US Senate vote on arms to Israel
Around 50 activists were arrested Tuesday while calling for an arms embargo on Israel and urging senators to vote to block a ...
Trump compiles his pro-Israel team: Here are the key players
President-elect Trump is compiling one of the most pro-Israel teams of any administration in history, following a ...
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ACLU warns Senate against passing ‘misguided’ campus antisemitism bill that would limit criticism of Israel
After the October 7 Hamas invasion of Israel, antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents surged ... “It is a direct threat to ...