US Senate rejects bill to block bulldozer shipments to Israel

On Thursday, the United States Senate rejected a Democratic-led bill that would have prohibited the export of U.S.-made bulldozers to Israel, marking the broadest congressional opposition to certain military aid for Israel to date. The vote was 59 against and 40 in favor, with the proposal spearheaded by Senator Bernie Sanders, who is also pushing a separate bill to ban the transfer of 1‑ton bombs to Israel. Despite the opposition, the Senate allowed the continuation of bulldozer shipments, signaling continued support for Israel's defense needs. The outcome reflects ongoing debate in Washington over the scope of U.S. military assistance to Israel.