Senate Democrats Divided Over Blocking Arms Sales to Israel

Nineteen Senate Democrats voted to advance resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block certain U.S. weapon transfers to Israel, reflecting growing Democratic division over U.S. support for Israel. The resolutions, which were opposed by the Biden administration and mainstream Jewish groups, were unlikely to pass but signal a shift in Democratic perspectives on Israel. The votes have raised concerns among pro-Israel advocates about the Democratic Party's future stance on Israel, while left-wing Jewish groups supported the resolutions as a step towards holding Israel accountable for its actions.