19 Democrats Seek Answers From Blinken on Israel Arms Sales
• Group of 19 Democratic lawmakers calls on Blinken to explain bypassing Congress to approve arms sales to Israel
• Lawmakers concerned arms sales may violate US laws and humanitarian principles
• Blinken made 2 emergency determinations in December to immediately send military equipment to Israel
• Lawmakers question the emergency justification and if equipment could further civilian casualties
• State Department defends following proper procedures, but lawmakers request answers from Blinken by February 9