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Senate Rejects Arms Sales Ban Amid Israel Controversy

4/17/2026

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Sanders' Arms Rejection

The U.S. Senate rejected two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel.
Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions drew backing from 40 of 47 Senate Democrats.
The measures would halt a $295 million bulldozer sale and a $152 million bomb sale.
Both deals were criticized for potential use in Gaza and Lebanon.
As midterm elections approach, Israel's actions dominate political debates.

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Sanders' Arms Rejection

The U.S. Senate rejected two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel.
Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions drew backing from 40 of 47 Senate Democrats.
The measures would halt a $295 million bulldozer sale and a $152 million bomb sale.
Both deals were criticized for potential use in Gaza and Lebanon.
As midterm elections approach, Israel's actions dominate political debates.

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