US Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce a resolution in the Senate to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel, challenging the level of support for the US ally among Democrats. While the resolution is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled Senate, it reflects growing discontent among Democrats over the US-Israel war on Iran and ongoing atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank.
Why It Matters
The resolution proposed by Senator Sanders will test the support for Israel among Democrats in Congress, highlighting a shift in public perception towards Israel. With decreasing favorability towards Israel among Americans, especially among young people and Democrats, the proposed resolution reflects a broader reassessment of the US-Israel security relationship. The move by Sanders and calls from groups like J Street to phase out US aid to the Israeli military demonstrate a growing skepticism towards unconditional support for Israel in the US.
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