TRUMP GETS SUPPORT! Republicans stand with him and Israel
Democrats' proposal rejected.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Senate blocked two resolutions that would have stopped arms sales worth around $450 million to Israel.
- Republicans supported the Trump administration, leading to the rejection of the resolutions.
- The resolutions, led by Senator Bernie Sanders and some Democrats, concerned the delivery of bombs and bulldozers.
- Arguments were made that the use of these weapons could violate U.S. foreign aid laws and arms export control.
- One resolution on bulldozers ($295 million) was rejected 59-40.
- Another resolution on bombs ($151.8 million) and related services was rejected 63-36.
- Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Israel uses U.S. weapons in attacks that hit civilians and urged the U.S. to use military aid as leverage to stop violence.