Senator Bernie Sanders has argued for the necessity of his resolution opposing a US sale of weapons to Israel, which he is expected to introduce today.
“I believe that the United States must help lead the way to a peaceful and prosperous future for both Israelis and Palestinians,” the progressive senator said on Twitter in response to a story about his planned resolution.
He added, “We need to take a hard look at whether the sale of these weapons is actually helping do that, or whether it is simply fueling conflict.”
Sanders’ language mirrors that of a separate resolution he introduced yesterday, which emphasized the importance of Israeli and Palestinian lives.
“Whereas every Palestinian life matters; and whereas every Israeli life matters: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate … urges an immediate cease-fire,” Sanders’ resolution said.
The resolution was in response to a separate measure from Republican senator Rick Scott affirming US support for Israel.
Credit: theguardian.com
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