Bernie Sanders Calls for Immediate Halt to US Military Aid for Israel

Sanders described the situation as shameful, highlighting that the United States has funneled tens of billions of dollars to a government led by a figure currently facing scrutiny from the International Criminal Court. The senator’s call to action follows reports that Israeli forces have significantly expanded their footprint within the enclave. Despite the existence of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli operations have resulted in the deaths of at least 1,150 Palestinians over the past nine months.

Satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press reveals that the Israeli military has constructed a massive 23-kilometer earthen barrier, effectively bisecting the territory. This infrastructure, built through the ruins of demolished Palestinian communities, accompanies the establishment of dozens of new military outposts. Sanders claims that Israel now maintains control over 70% of Gaza, suggesting that senior officials within the Netanyahu administration are moving to formalize a permanent occupation. The senator maintains that public pressure is mounting, with a growing cross-party consensus of Americans demanding that Washington leverage its influence to halt the violence.