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US Arms Sales Israel Congressional Debate
Democratic senators introduced resolutions to block US military aid to Israel, reflecting ongoing congressional debate over American weapons transfers amid regional conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The resolutions failed with bipartisan Republican opposition.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman warns against arms embargo resolutions
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho, argued that the resolutions could embolden Iran and send the message that the U.S. is prepared to leave Israel vulnerable, and warned that they would not help the United States.
Senator Mark Kelly votes for resolutions blocking arms sales to Israel
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, voted in support of both resolutions after opposing some of Sanders' previous efforts. Kelly cited reckless decisions by Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, the expanded war in Lebanon, ongoing violence against Palestinians, and demolished homes in the West Bank as reasons for his decision.
Senate votes on resolutions to block U.S. arms sales to Israel
The Senate voted on two resolutions proposed by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to block U.S. sales of bulldozers and bombs to Israel. The first resolution was rejected 40-59, and the second was rejected 36-63. All Republicans opposed both resolutions.
Senate votes on resolution to halt Trump's war in Iran
Democrats supported a resolution on Wednesday to halt Trump's war in Iran, though it was rejected 47-52. The vote reflected disagreement within the chamber on U.S. military involvement in Iran.
More than three dozen Democrats vote to block arms sales to Israel
More than three dozen Democrats supported the resolutions to block U.S. arms sales to Israel. The number of Democrats voting in favor has more than doubled in less than two years, reflecting growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon.
Protesters arrested at New York senators' offices demanding vote on Israel arms sales
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration on Monday outside the offices of New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, calling on them to vote in favor of Sanders' resolutions. The antiwar group Jewish Voice for Peace led the demonstration, with hundreds of protesters attempting to stage a sit-in.
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