Senate Democrats' Effort to Block $675M Israeli Arms Deal Falls Short

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Source: Axios
Senate Democrats' Effort to Block $675M Israeli Arms Deal Falls Short
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The Senate rejected measures to block over $675 million in arms sales to Israel, despite a growing number of Democrats supporting an embargo due to concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The votes showed a split within the Democratic Party, with some moderates supporting the restrictions, but bipartisan support for arming Israel remaining strong, with most Republicans and many Democrats voting against the resolutions.

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