Bernie Sanders pushes resolutions to block US weapons sales to Israel

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Stein in WashingtonApril 15, 2026 at 07:28 PM

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Slump in voters’ support for Israel shakes US consensus over military aid

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Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing for Senate votes on Wednesday on resolutions to block U.S. weapons sales to Israel, specifically a $151.8 million sale of bombs and a $295 million sale of bulldozers. This marks the fourth time Sanders has introduced resolutions to limit military aid to Israel. The votes will test Democratic support for Israel amid growing concerns among voters regarding the Netanyahu government's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Sanders argues that public opinion has shifted, citing a Pew Research Center survey, and calls for Congress to prioritize constituents over lobbying groups like AIPAC. While previous attempts have failed, this vote may indicate changing sentiment among Senate Democrats, with support for similar measures fluctuating in past votes.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she would not support sending more taxpayer dollars and military aid to a government that ignores international law.

quote — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez100% confidence

80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans view Israel negatively.

statistic — Sanders, citing a Pew Research Center survey100% confidence

Bernie Sanders plans to call up for a vote a resolution halting a $151.8m sale of bombs and a second resolution preventing the sale of $295m in bulldozers to Israel.

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Aipac has spent tens of millions influencing races in the lead-up to the 2024 US elections.

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The American people have had enough of the Netanyahu government's behavior.

quote — Bernie Sanders80% confidence

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