In the halls of the United States Senate, a profound and increasingly divisive debate over American foreign policy and moral responsibility has taken center stage. Senator Bernie Sanders, the independent from Vermont, has spearheaded a persistent legislative campaign to halt the transfer of offensive military weaponry to Israel, a move that has forced his colleagues to confront the human cost of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While the Senate recently moved to block several of Sanders’ key resolutions, the resulting votes have revealed a significant and historic shift within the Democratic party—a growing willingness to challenge the long-standing, unconditional military support that has defined the U.S.-Israel relationship for decades. Continue reading…
