The US Senate recently blocked legislation introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders aimed at halting the sale of $20bn worth of US weapons to Israel, citing concerns over human rights violations in Gaza. Despite Sanders’ efforts and support from some Democrats like Senator Elizabeth Warren, the resolutions failed, with only around 20 votes in favor. The Biden administration has continued arms transfers to Israel despite accusations of war crimes and failure to meet humanitarian aid deadlines. Sanders and others argue that the US is complicit in the ongoing violence, with significant destruction and humanitarian crisis in Gaza