The U.S. Senate recently voted down three bills introduced by independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. These bills aimed to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel.
Sanders, a vocal critic of U.S. military support for Israel, argued that the deal was detrimental to peace efforts. Despite his efforts, the Senate rejected the bills, allowing the deal to proceed.
The vote highlights ongoing divisions in U.S. foreign policy regarding military aid to Israel. Sanders and his supporters continue to push for a reassessment of these policies.
The outcome of the vote underscores the difficulty of changing established foreign policy, especially on issues like military aid.