The US Senate voted to approve $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel despite opposition from Senator Bernie Sanders and concerns over the human rights crisis in Gaza. The resolutions of disapproval were rejected in votes of 82-15 and 83-15. The suspension of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza has left thousands of children facing malnutrition and starvation. The bipartisan support for Israel in Congress makes it unlikely that resolutions to stop weapons sales will pass, but supporters hope to raise awareness and encourage action to protect civilians.