U.S. Senate Blocks Arms Sale Resolutions amid Gaza Crisis
Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, due to civilian casualties in Gaza, were defeated in the U.S. Senate. Despite increased support compared to previous attempts, bipartisan backing for Israel prevails. The controversy highlights international concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
In a decisive move, the U.S. Senate blocked two resolutions aimed at halting arms sales to Israel, a response to escalating civilian casualties in Gaza.
Introduced by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, these resolutions faced a strong resistance, only gaining support from members of the Democratic Party.
While historically bipartisan support for Israel remains a powerful force in Congress, advocates of the resolution persist in their calls for greater governmental and administrative action to safeguard civilian lives.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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