The Senate rejected resolutions to block weapons transfers to Israel, highlighting divisions among Democrats over President Biden's support for Israel despite evidence of human rights violations. The measures, offered by Senator Bernie Sanders, failed after opposition from Republicans and most Democrats. Democrats are split over whether the US should change its policy towards Israel. The Biden administration has urged Israel to change its tactics in Gaza but has resisted proposals to cut off weapons shipments. Congress has historically found it difficult to successfully block weapons transfers to foreign countries.