{"id":2370990,"date":"2024-11-19T18:45:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T23:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-to-vote-on-democratic-effort-to-block-us-arms-to-israel-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T18:48:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T23:48:40","slug":"senate-to-vote-on-democratic-effort-to-block-us-arms-to-israel-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-to-vote-on-democratic-effort-to-block-us-arms-to-israel-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate to vote on Democratic effort to block US arms to Israel &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-to-vote-on-democratic-effort-to-block-us-arms-to-israel-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2370990&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. Senate is prepared to vote\u200c on a Democratic \u2062initiative led by Senator Bernie Sanders and his progressive\u200d allies aimed at blocking \u2062$20 billion in arms sales to Israel.\u200b This move is in light\u200b of increasing concerns over \u200bhumanitarian conditions \u2062in Gaza\u2062 during the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The resolutions, deemed\u200d privileged, allow the sponsors to demand a \u2062vote without the need for Senate Majority Leader\u200c Chuck Schumer&#8217;s\u2062 approval, though\u2063 their chances of passing are slim.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders argues that Israel has violated international\u2064 law\u200c by not <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">adequately providing humanitarian aid amidst<\/a> \u2062the war, highlighting a \u200bdiscrepancy between the Biden administration&#8217;s assessment of the situation \u2064and\u200b the views of various aid organizations. The resolutions \u200cseek to halt the sale of specific weapons,\u2064 including mortar rounds and tank munitions, until the humanitarian crisis improves. Senators \u200binvolved\u2062 echo Sanders&#8217; sentiment that the administration is neglecting international\u2064 law in its \u2062military\u2062 support for \u200cIsrael.<\/p>\n<p>While the resolutions are expected to fail, they serve as a symbolic gesture \u200cby the left wing of the \u200cDemocratic\u200b Party to \u200dpush for better humanitarian practices and hold the Biden\u200c administration accountable \u2063as his term nears its conclusion.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Senate to vote on Democratic effort to block US arms to Israel<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1886136\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)\">Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)<\/a> and progressive allies filed &ldquo;resolutions of disapproval&rdquo; to protest $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Israel\">Israel<\/a>, teeing up a Wednesday vote in the Senate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The resolutions are privileged, which means the senators sponsoring them can force votes without the consent of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). While they are not expected to pass, supporters want to send a message to the Biden administration to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza during his final days in office.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said it is time to bring the resolution to the floor, citing what he called Israel&rsquo;s violation of international law to adequately provide aid amid the war against Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration in October <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3190284\/biden-administration-warning-israel-not-threat-kirby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">called on Israel <\/a>to improve the flow of aid to Gaza in 30 days or risk military aid being withheld. After that time, the United States <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3226955\/israel-accused-not-meeting-aid-deadline-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">concluded <\/a>that Israel was making progress and did not impede assistance. Sanders, speaking with reporters at a press conference Tuesday, pointed out that many aid groups disagreed with that assessment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BernieSanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BernieSanders<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenJeffMerkley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SenJeffMerkley<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenPeterWelch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SenPeterWelch<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisVanHollen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChrisVanHollen<\/a> are holding a press conference about their plan to bring several joint Resolutions of Disapproval to block certain offensive weapons sales to Israel. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dcexaminer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dcexaminer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IUwhCLjEiV\">pic.twitter.com\/IUwhCLjEiV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/1858919901647503865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What is taking place today now, as we speak, is even worse as a result of Israel blocking desperately needed humanitarian aid,&rdquo; Sanders said, standing alongside Sens. Peter Welch (D-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In recent weeks, the volume of aid getting into Gaza is lower than at any point since the war began,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;More aid is needed, less aid is getting through.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Vermont senator cited a recent United Nations report, calling the situation in Gaza &ldquo;apocalyptic&rdquo; and criticizing Israel&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3206477\/israel-bans-unrwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">decision to ban<\/a> UNRWA. Two of Sanders&rsquo;s resolutions, cosponsored by Merkley and Welch, would block the sale of 120-millimeter mortar rounds and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-intends-to-sell-735-million-worth-of-weapons-to-israel-after-biden-admin-approves-move\/\" title=\"US Intends To Sell 5 Million Worth Of Weapons To Israel After Biden Admin Approves Move\">joint direct attack munitions<\/a>. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) sponsored a third that would block the sale of tank rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders maintained that Israel has a right to defend itself in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack but said its retaliatory offensive over the last 13 months has led to the deaths of over 43,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza&rsquo;s Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas and does not distinguish militants from civilians.<\/p>\n<p>The senators said they want to send a message to Biden, whose term ends in January 2025, accusing the administration of ignoring international law and changing the rules when it comes to American-supplied weapons. This spring, the senators<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/2915879\/sanders-leads-senators-demanding-biden-stop-arming-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> sent <\/a>Biden a letter demanding the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/slovakias-prime-minister-wounded-in-shooting\/\" title=\"Slovakia&#039;s PM Injured in Shooting\">stop sending military aid<\/a> to Israel until more humanitarian aid flowed to Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think the Biden administration has failed to follow the law and has failed to follow its own policies,&rdquo; Van Hollen said. &ldquo;The facts are very clear on this point, and the reason I want to mention the letter is &mdash; you&rsquo;d think after a letter like this was sent, things would at least get a little better, but they got a lot worse.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So, what&rsquo;s the point of sending a letter if you don&rsquo;t mean what you say?&rdquo; Van Hollen asked.<\/p>\n<p>The three resolutions are likely to fail but are a show of force by the Democratic Party&rsquo;s left flank as many are reflecting on recent election losses. Sanders was asked whether offering the resolutions could amplify conditions that led to some voters abandoning the Democratic Party this cycle.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to get into the political implications of an election,&rdquo; Sanders said. &ldquo;People can draw their own conclusions why there was a decline in young people voting and Democrats aren&rsquo;t doing particularly well with young people. I really don&rsquo;t want to get into it.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I happen to believe that the American people will not be sympathetic to any member of Congress who is turning his or her eyes on the kind of horrendous suffering that is going on in Gaza and in fact, going out of the way to block humanitarian movement.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sen. John Thune (R-SD), the incoming Senate majority leader, reiterated that Republicans will continue to stand with Israel once they regain the majority and pointed out fractures within the Democratic Party, calling out Sanders&rsquo;s resolutions.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are expecting Sen. Sanders to offer a resolution,&rdquo; Thune said, speaking with reporters on Tuesday. &ldquo;Denying lethal aid to Israel, the refusal to have our allies&rsquo; back, and the hesitation to call out antisemitism in our own country has consequences. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-more-excuses-republicans-must-appoint-an-ftc-commissioner-who-will-rein-in-big-tech\/\" title=\"No More Excuses: Republicans Must Appoint An FTC Commissioner Who Will Rein In Big Tech\">enables bad behavior<\/a> and bad actors around the world, and it encourages others to abandon Israel in their time of need.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1886136\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1886136\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senate to vote on blocking US arms sales to Israel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2370991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bernie-Sanders-2024-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45341,45340,4671,3740,4474],"class_list":["post-2370990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-block-us-arms","tag-democratic-effort","tag-israel","tag-senate","tag-vote"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bernie-Sanders-2024-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2370990"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2370994,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370990\/revisions\/2370994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2370991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2370990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2370990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2370990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}