Growing discontent as 36 Democrats back Bernie Sanders’ bid to block arms sales to Israel
More than three dozen Democrats backed a bid by Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block US arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing unease over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and conflicts in Gaza and Iran.
The measures failed, opposed by Republicans, but underscored rising dissent within the Democratic Party.
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