Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals
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Democrats are divided on blocking US weapons deals to Israel, with most supporting some restrictions.
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Democrats are split over the extent to which the U.S. should block weapons sales to Israel, with a historic Senate vote on Wednesday showing most Democrats supported blocking at least some sales. All but seven members of the Democratic caucus voted for at least one of two resolutions to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel's military. This debate comes as polls consistently show a majority of Americans now oppose sending weapons to Israel, and J Street, an influential liberal Zionist lobbying group, released a memo urging Israel to pay for U.S. weapons using its own funds. J Street's new policy calls for an end to providing Israel $3.3 billion in State Department funds and $500 million from the Department of Defense for anti-missile systems, a significant shift for the group. Anti-Zionist organizers, however, advocate for a total arms embargo, viewing it as the most effective means to halt Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
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The Senate held a vote on two resolutions to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel's military.
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