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CAIR Action urges US congress to support resolution blocking $20 billion weapons sale to Israel

Washington (WAFA): CAIR Action, one of the leading Muslim political organizations in the United States, called on Congress to support the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion weapons transfer to Israel. This vote marks a pivotal moment—the first-ever Congressional effort to halt U.S. arms sales to Israel amidst its ongoing military campaign in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed.

    The Pentagon’s proposal to sell advanced weapons systems to Israel -funded largely by U.S. taxpayers through Foreign Military Financing (FMF)- directly implicates the United States in the atrocities committed against Palestinians. Reports have documented Israel’s use of such weapons in apparent war crimes, including attacks on civilians, hospitals, and refugee camps.

   In his JRD announcement, Senator Sanders highlighted the catastrophic toll of U.S.-supplied weaponry used by Israel, citing over 43,000 Palestinian deaths, the destruction of 70 percent of Gaza’s housing, and all 12 universities. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with severe restrictions on food and medical aid, pushing tens of thousands toward malnutrition and starvation.

   “These weapons sales are a blatant violation of U.S. law, including the Arms Export Control Act, which strictly prohibits the use of U.S. weapons except for legitimate self-defense,” said CAIR Action Executive Director Basim Elkarra. “Providing these weapons while Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza not only contradicts American values but also makes our political leadership complicit. Congress must block these arms transfers and end U.S. complicity in these atrocities.”

   The proposed $20 billion weapons sale also violates the Biden administration’s own policies, which aim to ensure U.S. arms are not used in breaches of international law or human rights abuses.

  The urgency of this vote is underscored by growing public opposition to funding Israel’s military operations. A majority of Americans (61%) favor cutting off weapons to Israel in light of its treatment of Palestinians.

   “Palestinians are living under constant siege, with their homes, hospitals, and entire communities reduced to rubble,” Elkarra added. “Congress now has a historic opportunity to uphold human rights and accountability. Supporting the Sanders resolution is more than a legal obligation – it’s a moral imperative.”

   CAIR Action urged lawmakers to vote in favor of the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to ensure that U.S. weapons are not used to fuel further violence and human rights violations.

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