A group of over three dozen Democratic senators backed an effort to block U.S. arms sales to Israel. The measure, aimed at addressing tensions in Gaza and Iran, highlighted growing internal dissent within the Democratic Party.

More than three dozen Democrats backed a bid by Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block US arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing unease over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and conflicts in Gaza and Iran. The measures failed, opposed by Republicans, but underscored rising dissent within the Democratic Party.