Senate Rejects Scrutiny of Israeli Human Rights Record for Aid

The US Senate rejected a resolution introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders that would have required the State Department to report on Israel's human rights violations and potentially freeze US aid if the report was not submitted. The resolution, based on the Foreign Assistance Act, aimed to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza. Despite bipartisan support, the resolution was voted down, with concerns raised about the timing and approach of the proposal. Democratic senators expressed the need for transparency and oversight, while some Republicans emphasized Israel's right to defend itself and criticized Hamas's actions.