The U.S. Senate recently blocked legislation introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders that aimed to halt the sale of $20 billion worth of U.S. weapons to Israel, citing concerns over human rights violations in Gaza. Despite Sanders’ efforts and support from some Democrats, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, the resolutions failed, receiving only around 20 votes in favor. The Biden administration has continued arms transfers to Israel, despite accusations of war crimes and failures to meet humanitarian aid deadlines. Sanders and others argue that the U.S. is complicit in the ongoing violence, which has led to significant destruction and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.