Record number of Democrats join failed bid to block weapons sales to Israel
Summary
The United States Senate voted against stopping arms sales to Israel, despite some opposition from within the Democratic Party. A recent vote aimed to block the sale of weapons highlighted a growing divide among Democrats regarding support for Israel's actions in Gaza.Key Facts
- The Senate did not pass a resolution to stop arms sales to Israel.
- The resolution was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders.
- Twenty-seven Democrats voted to block the sale of 20,000 automatic rifles to Israel.
- Another resolution aimed to halt a $675 million shipment of bombs, with 24 Democrats voting in favor.
- All Republicans who voted opposed stopping the arms sales.
- Public opinion in the U.S. shows declining support for Israel's military actions in Gaza, with only 32% approving according to a Gallup poll.
- Only 8% of self-identified Democrats approved of Israel’s actions, while 71% of Republicans supported them.
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