Sanders-led resolution to suspend aid to Israel until the State Department submits a report on human rights abuses in Gaza within 30 days was rejected by the U.S. Senate.

The U.S. Senate has rejected a resolution led by Senator Bernie Sanders that aimed to freeze security aid to Israel if the State Department did not produce a report within 30 days examining whether Israel violated human rights during its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The vote was 72-11, reflecting unease among senators regarding the situation but ultimately failing to pass due to opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.

January 16, 2024
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