Senator Bernie Sanders said in a press conference: “What is happening in… Gaza It is difficult to describe,” referring to the killing of tens of thousands of civilians in the Palestinian Strip, the destruction of buildings, and “the prevention of Israel’s entry Humanitarian aid “It’s much needed.”
He added, “But what makes the situation more painful is that most of what happens there is carried out.” With American weapons With the support of my payers Taxes Americans.”
Along with a number of Democratic lawmakers, the socialist senator presented several texts condemning American aid to Israel, which will be voted on Wednesday.
Sanders considered that “the United States is complicit in these atrocities. This complicity must stop, and this is the content of these draft resolutions.”
If there are no surprises, it is expected that these draft resolutions will not be adopted, as a large number of members express their opinion Congress Steady support For Israela historical ally of the United States.
Senator Chris Van Hollen asked at the press conference, “Does the United States’ firm commitment to Israel force it to turn a blind eye to the suffering that is unfolding before our eyes?”
The military campaign launched by the Israeli army in Gaza resulted in an attack agitation At least 43,972 dead, the majority of them civilians, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health in the Palestinian Strip.
