Bernie Sanders Moves to Block $500M Israel Weapons Sale With Senate Vote
Sen. Bernie Sanders is escalating his push to block U.S. weapons sales to Israel, vowing to force a Senate vote on a new arms package worth hundreds of millions.
According to Anadolu Agency, Sanders said he will introduce a joint resolution to stop the transfer of bombs and bulldozers, sharply criticizing U.S. support for Israel’s government.
The move adds pressure inside Congress, where divisions over Israel’s war in Gaza have been growing but remain unresolved.
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Sanders has used this tactic before, including earlier 2026 efforts targeting roughly $660 million in weapons, though past votes have failed.
Despite increasing Democratic support, Reuters previously reported similar measures were rejected with strong bipartisan opposition.
The latest push raises new questions about whether shifting political pressure inside the Democratic Party could change the outcome.
For now, the vote is expected to force a public showdown in the Senate, even if the final result remains uncertain.
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