Posted 12/30/2023, 10:46:00 PM
Kaine Criticizes $147M U.S. Arms Sale to Israel, Bypassing Congress
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) criticized $147.5 million U.S. arms sale to Israel, bypassing Congressional approval
- Sale invoked emergency provision, avoiding Congressional review
- Kaine Congress should have visibility over weapons transfers to other nations
- State Dept said sale helps Israel maintain strong self-defense capability
- New fighting as Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza; 21,600+ Palestinians killed so far