Bernie Sanders and Democrats seek to block weapons sales to Israel over Gaza civilian deaths

Senator Bernie Sanders and a group of Democrats introduced legislation to block certain weapons sales to Israel amid rising civilian deaths in Gaza. This follows a missed deadline for Israel to improve its treatment of Palestinian civilians. The proposed measures would prevent the transfer of specific tank and mortar rounds and precision bomb kits to Israel. This effort reflects growing frustration among some lawmakers regarding the Biden administration's handling of the conflict. Despite the push from Sanders and others, Senate leaders, including Chuck Schumer, expressed strong opposition to the measures, emphasizing continued support for Israel's defense needs. The legislation faces significant challenges in Congress.