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The Democratic National Committee voted against a resolution calling for an arms ban to Israel amid internal party debates over U.S. support for Israel in Gaza, with leadership favoring unity and a ceasefire instead of the proposed arms ban, despite significant opposition from younger party members and polls showing public dissent.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith was among 19 Democrats who supported Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to halt U.S. arms sales to Israel, amid its military actions in Palestine and Lebanon. Despite the resolutions' failure, the votes indicate some Democratic disapproval of Israel's actions in Gaza. Smith has previously expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging President Biden to facilitate aid. Meanwhile, Minnesota's senior Senator Amy Klobuchar opposed the arms ban, facing protests for her stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.