The Senate rejected Sen. Bernie Sanders’ resolution to block arms sales to Israel on Wednesday, affirming continued support for Israel’s military capabilities amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas, The Hill reported.
The Senate voted 18-79 on Wednesday to defeat a resolution introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. that sought to halt the sale of certain offensive weapons to Israel. The proposed legislation would have blocked shipments of 120-millimeter tank rounds, high-explosive mortar rounds, and kits for converting bombs into precision-guided munitions.
Sanders argued that the resolution aimed to limit weapons that have caused significant civilian casualties in Gaza, where Israel’s military campaign continues following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that killed more than 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians.
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