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In Rare Move, Democrats Try to Block a Sale of Bombs to Israel

The top Democrats on the House and Senate foreign affairs committees this week announced their intent to block a $2.8 billion sale of 60,000 one-ton bombs to Israel.

  • Democrats seek to block $2.8B arms deal to Israel.
  • Rep. Meeks invokes informal hold on transaction.
  • Sen. Shaheen opposes sale due to concerns over Gaza conflict.

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