The U.S. Senate voted down Senator Bernie Sanders' joint resolutions on Wednesday, clearing the way for a $500 million arms deal to proceed to Israel. The failed measures sought to halt the transfer of 12,000 bombs and armored bulldozers to Tel Aviv, which Sanders argued would escalate regional conflict following the expiration of a 14-day ceasefire. The vote underscores deepening political divisions over U.S. foreign military aid.

Bernie Sanders’s $500 Million Arms Deal to Israel Blocked: Doubts About the War Escalating Rises

The development is now leading to doubts about whether the war will continue after the 14-day ceasefire. The disapproval of Bernie Sanders’ $500 million arms deal to Israel comes when the US and Iran are holding talks in Pakistan’s Islamabad. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Pakistan is thefor the discussions.

Bernie Sanders and other Democratic leaders argued that Trump’s role in the Iran war is illegal, and so is the $500 million arms deal to Israel.said Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland.

Senator Bernie Sanders stressed that Israel’s President Benjamin Netanyahu will continue the war with the $500 million arms deal.he said on the Senate floor.He warned that continued weapons supply going unchallenged will only lead to a severe global fallout.