US EditionIn major shift, all but 7 Senate Democrats vote to block weapons sales to Israel
- On Wednesday, a record 40 senators, nearly all Democrats, supported resolutions to block U.S. weapons sales to Israel targeting D-9 bulldozers and 1,000-pound bombs, though measures failed in the Republican-led Senate.
- Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the resolutions amid growing Democratic opposition to Israeli military policies; a Pew Research Center survey this month found 80 percent of Democrats hold unfavorable views of Israel.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elissa Slotkin voted against the measures; Slotkin called the issue "raw, painful and personal," stating she remains a strong supporter of Israel despite opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies.
- Activists from Jewish Voice for Peace Action hailed the tally as "historic" progress; conversely, establishment Jewish institutions criticized the move, with Morriah Kaplan of IfNotNow arguing supporters face pressure to "convince U.S. Jews that these politicians are putting our community in danger."
- Broader concerns regarding regional escalation and conflict with Iran fueled the dissent; the vote followed a failed War Powers resolution to end U.S. military involvement in Iran, demonstrating growing friction over the United States' military engagements in the Middle East.
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Turning tides: Most Democrats voted to block aid to Israel
This week, the majority of Democrats in the US Senate voted for bills to block funding for weapons and bulldozers for Israel. Though there were not enough votes for the bills to pass (40 out of the 47 in the Senate's minority in the bill to block weapons), this nevertheless shows a major departure from years of reliable US congressional support for Israel. "When you have someone like [Adam] Schiff and [Alex] Padilla both voting on this, that to …
Major Shift: ALL But 7 Senate Democrats Oppose Blocking Arms Sales to Israel
The new Nazi party. The two anti-Israel resolutions to ban arms sales to Israel were authored by the vicious Jew-hater Senator Bernie Sanders. 85% of all Senate Democrats voted to support this action. All while Israel fights for it’s life against Iran and it’s terror proxies. Shame on any Jewish American who votes Democrat – they are a disgrace. As for AIPAC, this vote represents a disastrous humiliation for the pro-Israel lobbying group. AIPAC …
Booker reverses on weapons to Israel, vows 'every tool' to stop war
Senator, historically a supporter of arms for U.S. ally, this time says no as he cites Trump's 'dangerous quagmire in Iran' The post Booker reverses on weapons to Israel, vows ‘every tool’ to stop war appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.
Kaine on More Dems Voting Against Offensive Weapons for Israel: 'Momentum Will Continue to Grow' Against Offensive Weapons
On Thursday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) commented on a vote to block offensive weapons from being sold to Israel where 40 Democrats voted against providing the weapons by saying that “we’ve grown from 17 opposing The post Kaine on More Dems Voting Against Offensive Weapons for Israel: ‘Momentum Will Continue to Grow’ Against Offensive Weapons appeared first on Breitbart.
Sanders Resolution Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Garners Approval From 2028 Dem Presidential Hopefuls
A majority of the 47 Democrats in the Senate backed two resolutions from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) blocking arms and equipment sales to Israel, including a handful of potential 2028 presidential candidates.The post Sanders Resolution Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Garners Approval From 2028 Dem Presidential Hopefuls appeared first on .
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