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Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly backed Senator Bernie Sanders’ resolution to block a proposed arms deal with Israel, citing the need to pressure the Israeli government to find a peaceful resolution with Palestine.
THE DEAL
• The proposed $735 million arms deal, already approved by President Biden, would send precision-guided weapons to Israel.
• Sanders’ resolution aims to block the deal, stating it would only fuel further violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
POLITICAL SUPPORT
• Senator Elizabeth Warren’s support of Sanders’ resolution marks a significant shift in her stance on U.S.-Israel relations.
• Warren stated that the U.S. “must do more to promote human rights and end the violence.”
TOPICS COVERED
#ForeignPolicy #ArmsDeal
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