Sanders moves legislatively to stop arms exports to the occupation and accuses Netanyahu of committing genocide

US Senator Bernie Sanders announced an upcoming legislative move aimed at freezing massive arms deals destined for the Israeli occupation army. Sanders affirmed in his statements that he would seek to force a vote in the Senate to prevent the export of bombs, military equipment, and bulldozers estimated at about $500 million, stressing that US taxpayers should not contribute to funding the current war machine.

The US Senator described Benjamin Netanyahu's government as representing an extremist current leading operations that amount to genocide in the Gaza Strip. He pointed out that continued unconditional military support is no longer acceptable in light of the crimes committed against civilians, considering that the time has come for a radical review of the security relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv, which drains American resources in destructive conflicts.

These parliamentary moves come at a time when the American political scene is witnessing a sharp division between the Democratic and Republican parties over the feasibility of continuing to arm the occupation. The bill is expected to spark heated debates within the halls of Congress, as popular pressure is increasing to stop Israeli violations and adhere to international laws that prohibit the use of American weapons in war crimes.

Regarding public opinion, recent data issued by the 'Pew' Research Center revealed a tangible shift in Americans' view of the occupation state, with the percentage of those with a negative view reaching about 60 percent. The results also showed that nearly 59 percent of respondents do not trust Netanyahu's ability to make balanced international decisions, which reflects a significant decline in popular support for Israeli policies within the United States.

In a related context, Sanders did not neglect to criticize internal political behavior, as he attacked former President Donald Trump's statements against the Pope of the Vatican after the latter criticized the war. Sanders described Trump's attack as 'disturbed and selfish' behavior, criticizing attempts to employ religious symbols in political conflicts, and emphasizing the need to respect international voices calling for a halt to military escalation in the region.

This week I will force a vote on legislation aimed at preventing the sale of nearly half a billion dollars worth of bombs and bulldozers to the Israeli army.