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Sanders Pushes Senate Vote to Block US Arms Sales to Israel

Bernie Sanders and other progressive lawmakers challenge Biden's stance on Israel's Gaza offensive, citing humanitarian concerns.

  • Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce resolutions to halt a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, citing violations of US and international law.
  • The resolutions aim to prevent the transfer of US weapons used in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties.
  • Elizabeth Warren criticizes the Biden administration for not enforcing an ultimatum to Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
  • International aid groups report that aid to Gaza is at its lowest, with looming famine risks, despite US claims of Israeli progress.
  • The Biden administration faces growing dissent from Democrats over its handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict and continued military support to Israel.
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