Bernie Demands Trump Admin Halt Military Aid to Israel

News Desk
WASHINGTON: US Senator Bernie Sanders has renewed his urgent call for the Donald Trump administration to immediately suspend all military assistance to Israel.
In a statement released on social media platform X on Wednesday, the veteran lawmaker emphasized that a growing consensus of the American public and congressional leaders are demanding an end to US complicity in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Sanders argued that continuing to send billions of dollars in offensive military hardware violates both US and international law, given the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“The American people do not want our taxpayers’ dollars used to bomb innocent civilians and block humanitarian aid,” Sanders stated, pointing to legislative efforts in the Senate aimed at blocking specific arms sales.
He urged his colleagues to support joint resolutions of disapproval to halt the transfer of precision-guided weapons and artillery shells.
The demand intensifies pressure on the Trump administration, which has consistently maintained robust diplomatic and military backing for Tel Aviv.
Analysts suggest that Sanders’ vocal opposition reflects a deepening rift within Washington over foreign policy priorities and human rights obligations.
The debate over military aid has sparked widespread protests across US universities and cities, turning foreign policy into a highly contentious domestic political issue ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
As Congress prepares to debate the federal budget and defense appropriations, Sanders and progressive allies are expected to force a series of floor votes on the arms sales. Observers will closely watch whether mainstream Democrats join the push, which could challenge the administration’s legislative agenda and reshape the strategic alliance between the United States and Israel in the coming months.