Senate Blocks Sanders’ Effort to Stop $20 Billion Arms Sale to Israel

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly rejected Senator Bernie Sanders’ attempt to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, despite growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Sanders argued that continuing the transfer of military equipment—including bombs and tank ammunition—could potentially breach U.S. laws, as reports from Gaza indicate the civilian death toll has now exceeded 43,000.