A contentious debate over U.S. foreign policy and military aid played out on the Senate floor as lawmakers voted on a series of resolutions aimed at stopping a major arms sale to Israel. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont led the effort, arguing that continued transfers of offensive weapons raise serious humanitarian and legal concerns amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Although the Senate ultimately rejected the measures, the votes highlighted a notable shift within the Democratic Party, with a growing number of senators willing to publicly question long-standing U.S. military support for Israel.
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