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Sanders Demands Senate Vote to Block Israel Arms Sales

7/30/2025

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Sanders Opposes Arms Sales

Sen. Bernie Sanders is taking a stand, pushing for Senate votes to halt $675.7 million in arms sales to Israel, driven by the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Alongside him, Sen. Angus King voices his opposition, highlighting the heartbreaking plight of starving children. Together, they call for a shift in Israeli policy to alleviate the ongoing civilian suffering.

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Canada Defies Arms Ban

A shocking report uncovers that arms shipments from Canada to Israel persist, directly opposing the government's stated ban. Despite assurances to curb exports, military supplies, including ammunition, keep arriving. Activists are calling for a full arms embargo, highlighting Canada's troubling role in the Gaza conflict and raising urgent questions about the transparency of its foreign policy.

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Sanders Opposes Arms Sales

Sen. Bernie Sanders is taking a stand, pushing for Senate votes to halt $675.7 million in arms sales to Israel, driven by the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Alongside him, Sen. Angus King voices his opposition, highlighting the heartbreaking plight of starving children. Together, they call for a shift in Israeli policy to alleviate the ongoing civilian suffering.

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