US Senate Rejects Effort to Block Military Aid to Israel
The U.S. Senate has rejected efforts to block military aid and arms sales to Israel, ensuring continued support despite growing dissent. While the measure failed, a majority of Democratic senators voted in favor of halting the sales, signaling a shift in party sentiment.
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