$450 Million In Bombs And Bulldozers For Israel Pose A Test For Democrats

Democratic senators could soon send a historic message that Washington is grappling with the devastating wars in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza — and moving toward a foreign policy overhaul by reconsidering the flow of American weaponry to Israel.

On Wednesday evening, the Senate will consider legislation led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) that would block roughly $150 million in 1,000-pound bombs and $300 million in bulldozers that President Donald Trump wants to send to the Israelis. Supporters of the bills hope the votes will rally the largest-ever opposition from senators to arms for Tel Aviv — more than 30 or potentially 35 — and apply new pressure to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid a fragile ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and bids to end the U.S.-backed Israeli offensive in Lebanon...