Senate votes against Sanders resolution to force human rights scrutiny over Israel aid

Senator's bid to make US military support conditional on whether Israel is violating human rights in Gaza fails by 72 votes to 11

US senators have defeated a measure, introduced by Bernie Sanders, that would have made military aid to Israel conditional on whether the Israeli government is violating human rights and international accords in its devastating war in Gaza.

A majority of senators struck down the proposal on Tuesday evening, with 72 voting to kill the measure, and 11 supporting it. Although Sanders' effort was easily defeated, it was a notable test that reflected growing unease among Democrats over US support for Israel.