Republican proponents of laying waste to Gaza came out in force last week to defeat the effort led by Senator Bernie Sanders to cut off US weapons to Israel going to commit war crimes and other atrocities. These Republicans had help from most Democrats, though a surprising 19 Democratic and independent senators found it within themselves to vote against at least some weapons to Israel in the midst of the Gaza genocide.
The three resolutions pushed by Sanders sought to cut off 120 millimeter tank rounds, 120 mm “high explosive” mortar rounds and precision-guidance kits attached to bombs. Each of Sanders’ resolutions received 17 to 19 votes…..more
