For well over a year now, Israeli PM Netanyahu has used U.S. weapons to hold on to power, drive incomprehensible levels of human suffering, and push an entire region toward all-out war — all while failing to bring the remaining hostages home safely.
But undeniable momentum is building against that blank check-approach. Last month, 19 senators sent a clear message to President Biden and the incoming Trump administration: It’s time to use U.S. leverage to end the horrific war in Gaza, protect innocent people across the Middle East, and get the hostages back to their families.
By voting for key joint resolutions of disapproval (JRDs), Senators Durbin (D-IL), Heinrich (D-NM), Helmy (D-NJ), Hirono (D-HI), Kaine (D-VA), King (I-ME), Lujan (D-NM), Markey (D-MA), Merkley (D-OR), Murphy (D-CT), Ossoff (D-GA), Sanders (I-VT), Schatz (D-HI), Shaheen (D-NH), Smith (D-MN), Van Hollen (D-MD), Warnock (D-GA), Warren (D-MA), and Welch (D-VT) voted against over a BILLION dollars in offensive weapons for the Israeli government.
It was the right call, but it was anything but easy. Luckily we can ensure that they keep it up. That starts with two simple words: Thank you.
Nineteen senators voted against sending more bombs and bullets to the Israeli government that could be used in Gaza and beyond. Can you take 30 seconds to join with activists from across the country to let them know they did the right thing, and urge them to keep going?