U.S. Senate Rejects Senator Bernie
On November 20, 2024, the Senate rejected three resolutions introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. These measures aimed to halt the transfer of advanced weaponry, including tank rounds, mortar rounds, and JDAMs, due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza. The resolutions garnered only 19 votes, reflecting Congress’s continued bipartisan support for Israel, even amid scrutiny of its military actions. Sanders cited the significant civilian toll of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas militants.