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US Senate vote shows why Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial

Independence is not isolation. It is the only way to ensure that “Never Again” remains a promise Israel can keep by itself.

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.
US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

AIPAC targeting US congressional candidates who want to condition aid to Israel

AS THE Trump administration pushes back against claims that Israel ‘dragged’ the United States into war with Iran, officials have worked to frame the conflict as driven by American strategic interests. Here, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters at the US Capitol in Washington

Israel’s war? Trump faces narrative battle shaping American support against Iran


Bernie Sanders offers resolution blocking arms sales to Israel

Democratic President Joe Biden's administration approved the potential sale of $735 million in weapons to Israel this year, and sent it to Congress for formal review.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during the sixth 2020 U.S. Democratic presidential candidates campaign debate at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 19, 2019.

Rashida Tlaib: US tax dollars shouldn't support Israeli apartheid

David Friedman responds: Israel bends over backwards to secure Muslim worship at Muslim holy sites.

Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Warren: Consider restricting military aid in occupied territories

“By continuing to provide military aid without restriction, we provide no incentive for Israel to adjust course.”

US Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to reporters during a news conference on Democrats' demand for an extension of eviction protections in the next coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aid bill on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Bernie Sanders to US Senate: Let Americans go on dates again

“You’ve got young people who want to go to school, who want to socialize, want to date, want to do things that young people do,” Sanders said.

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders announces introduction of public housing legislation as part of the Green New Deal in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2019

US Senate works through the night to advance $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

With Republicans united in opposition, Democrats must keep all 50 of their members on board in order to pass the package, as they hope to do this weekend.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivers remarks beside Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on COVID-19 relief, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, February 11, 2021.

Sanders slams Israel for not sending COVID vaccines to Palestinians

"It is outrageous that Netanyahu would use spare vaccines to reward his foreign allies while so many Palestinians in the occupied territories are still waiting."

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders announces introduction of public housing legislation as part of the Green New Deal in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2019

Bernie Sanders mitten merchandise raises $1.8 million for Vermont charities

In case you missed it: A photo of the Jewish senator at the presidential inauguration ceremony wearing homemade mittens went viral last week.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

My Word: Beyond Bernie's mittens and memes

This is an era for kid gloves when it comes to sensitivities.

Sen. Bernie SANDERS with his now famous mittens at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden on January 20.

Bernie Sanders had his most viral week ever and a lot of it was Jewish

“I was just sitting there, trying to keep warm, paying attention to what’s going on,” Sanders said.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in St Louis, Missouri, U.S., March 9, 2020.

Bernie Sanders sells mittens meme sweatshirt for $45

The proceeds from the shirt will all go to Meals on Wheels Vermont.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States