Senate Rejects Bids to Block Arms Sales to Israel

In recent weeks, the UK, France, and Canada have said they intend to recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. in September, with conditions.

The Senate side of the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2025. Madalina Kilroy /The Epoch Times

The Senate voted on July 30 to reject two resolutions that would have blocked arms sales to Israel in response to concerns over civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip since Israeli forces began military action against the Hamas terror group.

Senators rejected two motions introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) that would have stopped the export of more than 5,000 bombs and guidance kits and 20,000 firearms. The resolutions failed by 73–24 and 70–27, respectively, in the 100-member chamber.