Sen. Bernie Sanders has announced plans to introduce legislation to block the $20 billion weapons sale to Israel, criticizing Israel’s actions in Palestine as “illegal and indiscriminate.” Sanders is set to file resolutions next week, citing the violation of domestic laws on human rights.
The weapons sale includes JDAMs and other arms used in Israel’s military campaign, raising concerns of war crimes. Sanders emphasized the need to end U.S. complicity in Israel’s actions, highlighting the violation of international law.
There is evidence that U.S.-provided military equipment has been used in Gaza, leading Sanders to question the approval of another arms sale to Israel. The announcement has sparked criticism from pro-Palestine advocates who fear the escalation of conflict.
Sanders’s move comes amid international calls to end Israel’s occupation of Palestine and arms embargo. The sale, one of the largest this year, has drawn attention to the U.S.’s role in supporting Israel’s military actions.
