US Senator Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Halt Arms Sales to Israel
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February 25, 2025 10:45
- US Senator Bernie Sanders presents a bill in the Senate to stop arms sales to Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
US Senator Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Halt Arms Sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a bill in the US Senate to halt arms sales to Israel in response to the recent conflict in Gaza. Sanders criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for initiating a 'total war' against the Palestinian people.
Sanders highlighted the use of US bombs by Israel, causing significant damage to structures in the Gaza Strip. He emphasized the need to prevent the sale of billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel.
In a statement on the Senate's website, Sanders condemned the actions of President Donald Trump and Netanyahu, stating that providing more bombs and weapons for Israel to kill civilians and make Gaza uninhabitable would be inhumane.
Earlier in February, the US administration approved a new arms sale to Israel, totaling $7.4 billion, including thousands of missiles and ammunition. The approval allows for a 15-day legal objection period for arms sales to foreign countries, including Israel, during which Congress can raise objections to prevent the sale.