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Senate Rejects Bernie Sanders' Bids to Block Arms Sale to Israel
Above: US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), joined by fellow senators Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), speaks at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This attempt to withhold critical armaments from Israel endangers both Israeli and US security by weakening Israel’s defense against Iran-backed terror groups. This move would undermine a key ally, embolden adversaries, and risk destabilizing the region, threatening American influence and Middle Eastern stability. Thankfully, an overwhelming bipartisan group stood up in defense of their country and friends in Israel.
Establishment-critical narrative
Both liberals and conservatives are growing weary of Washington's unconditional support for Israel, but the establishment Republicans and Democrats insist on keeping Americans in the middle of these conflicts. As a nuclear regional power, Israel doesn’t need endless support, and halting aid would promote US neutrality, reduce entanglements, and foster independent strategies for both nations.