Record number of US Democrats vote to block offensive weapons transfers to Israel

Two resolutions to block the transfer of offensive weapons from the US to Israel failed to pass in the Senate. Despite the failure, a record number of Democrats and their Independent allies voted in favor of the measures, indicating a significant shift in stance. The resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, aimed to stop a $675 million sale of bombs and guidance kits, as well as a shipment of assault rifles. Sanders argued that the US must not be complicit in human rights abuses and the unfolding famine in Gaza, citing US law that prohibits arming parties involved in such violations.