Senator Bernie Sanders is spearheading an effort to block over $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel, marking a significant pushback against the Israeli government and its actions in Gaza. Through a series of resolutions and a compelling speech on the Senate floor, Sanders is calling for an end to what he describes as complicity in Israel's 'illegal and indiscriminate bombing campaign' that has resulted in mass civilian casualties. This move, while considered a longshot, represents the most substantial congressional opposition to the arms sale ahead of the first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war. Sanders' actions underscore a growing concern within parts of the U.S. Congress regarding the U.S.'s role in the conflict and its relationship with the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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