sanders.senate.gov - March 19, 2026 - Senator Bernie Sanders, joined by three Senate colleagues, has filed Joint Resolutions of Disapproval aimed at blocking nearly $660 million in proposed U.S. weapon sales to Israel. The proposed transfer includes tens of thousands of offensive weapons, which the lawmakers argue have contributed to widespread civilian casualties in the region. The senators asserted that the arms sale utilizes emergency authorities to bypass standard congressional oversight and violates human rights criteria outlined in the Foreign Assistance Act, emphasizing a need for immediate de-escalation.
Senator Sanders Files Resolutions to Block $660 Million Arms Sale to Israel
