Bernie Sanders

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

Jack Schlossberg, who is seeking to replace Rep. Jerrod Nadler, backs blocking arms to Israel, claiming the US has already lost the war in Iran.

Sanders fails again

Senate votes down Israel arms ban

US Senate overwhelmingly rejects two resolutions by Sen. Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel. The votes mark Sanders’ fourth failed attempt since late 2024 to end US military aid to Israel.

Again:

Bernie Sanders pushes for US arms sale block to Israel

Sen. Bernie Sanders files resolutions to block US arms sales to Israel, marking his latest attempt to do so.

Holocaust Museum board:

'Remove Bernie Sanders from Council'

Holocaust Museum board members urge Sen. Schumer to remove Bernie Sanders, citing 18 years of missed meetings and concerns over his public statements on Israel and genocide.

AOC, Bernie Sanders to headline Mamdani’s inauguration in NYC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will open the inauguration of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s first Muslim mayor, with Bernie Sanders administering the oath during a public ceremony on Broadway.

Sanders accuses:

'Israel is committing genocide in Gaza'

Bernie Sanders becomes the first sitting US senator to declare Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza, echoing a UN commission report.

Sanders:

Israel becoming a 'pariah state' under Netanyahu’s leadership

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes PM Netanyahu, claiming recent policies have made Israel "almost a pariah state" globally. While recognizing Israel's right to defend itself, Sanders blames Netanyahu government for worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

Sanders' resolution to halt Israel arms sales fails in Senate

US Senate rejects Sen. Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel, despite 12 senators reversing previous support. AIPAC applauds the vote, emphasizing support for Israel's security.

Sanders meets Columbia protest leader, slams Trump

Senator Bernie Sanders meets with Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student activist jailed for 104 days over anti-Israel protests, condemns the Trump administration’s actions.

Sanders praises Knesset failure to oust Ayman Odeh

Bernie Sanders praises the Knesset's failure to expel Joint List’s MK Ayman Odeh, claims Israel can't be a democracy if it expels members for their political views.

'A shameful day'

Sanders slams Netanyahu's White House visit

Senator Bernie Sanders labels Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House visit a "shameful day in America," citing ICC arrest warrant against him: Both Trump and Biden aided and abetted the extremist Netanyahu government.

Ignoring AOC

If you’re confused about how to feel right now, just listen to AOC or Bernie Sanders and do the opposite. Opinion.

Political Antisemitism exposed by Operation Rising Lion

There are two possible reasons for the persistence of shrill, reflexive denunciations of Israel by progressive politicians: naiveté or malice. Opinion.

'Learned nothing from 10.7'

Sen. Sanders calls to halt aid, Minister Katz shoots back

Far-left US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the US to stop supplying military aid to Israel since it stopped letting aid into Gaza. Defense Minister Katz replied and ensured: 'Large quantities of aid were delivered.'

15 Democrats back Sanders’ failed bid to block Israel arms sales

15 Senate Democrats support Bernie Sanders’ resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in US arms sales to Israel, but the measures fail overwhelmingly.

The ‘Blame Israel First Derangement Syndrome’

It can be seen in those who malign the Jewish state for a war it didn’t start and those who insist that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria pose a threat to Mideast stability. Op-ed.

Sanders moves to block $8.8 billion in US arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu of violating US and international law by suspending entry of aid to Gaza. Previous efforts by Sanders to block arms sales to Israel failed

Bernie Sanders for president - of Lebanon?

Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins.

ANALYSIS:

Israel-bashers lose votes but gain ground among Democrats

An election post-mortem should mean confronting rather than appeasing progressive antisemites.

Senate rejects Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel

US Senate votes against effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza. All the lawmakers who voted in favor were Democrats.

Bernie Sanders wins reelection in Vermont

Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats, easily wins reelection to a fourth term, with 60.6% of the votes.

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.

Sanders seeks to block sale of offensive weapons to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders announces he will file legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive US weapons to Israel due to civilian deaths in the Gaza war.

Sanders at DNC:

'We must end this horrific war in Gaza'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of Israel's fiercest critics in Congress, gets an ovation from the DNC crowd as he calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Bernie Sanders:

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Senator Bernie Sanders blasts invitation for Netnayahu to address Congress, calls him a “war criminal”.

Bernie Sanders:

'ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders'

Senator Bernie Sanders welcomes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israelis: Sinwar started the horrific war but Netanyahu has waged an unprecedented war of destruction against the entire Palestinian people.

Bernie Sanders:

'Biden absolutely right to halt weapons to Israel'

Sen. Bernie Sanders welcomes news that Biden administration held certain arms transfers to Israel, calls for US to use its leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire.

Jon Lovitz condemns Democrats, 'self-loathing Jew' Bernie Sanders

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz questions why 70 Democrats voted against a bill condemning antisemitism, condemns Chuck Schumer, and says Donald Trump did more for Israel than any president.

'Consequential election'

Bernie Sanders announces re-election bid

Vermont Senator says American democracy is in question during difficult times for the country and the world.

Sanders supports anti-Israel protests on campuses

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he supports protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, but stresses the need to “condemn, in every form, antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry.”

Sanders to Netanyahu:

'It is not antisemitic to criticize your government'

Vermont Senator criticizes Israel's conduct in Gaza: Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.

Suspect arrested over arson at Senator Sanders' office

Police arrest 35-year-old in connection with a fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office.

Sacrilege: Biden’s Catholicism and Schumer and Bernie's Judaism

If I were an American Catholic leader, I suppose I would declare Monday a day of national fasting and mourning after the sacrilege of Easter Sunday. But that is not my place. Instead, I address the matter of my own community’s apostates. Op-ed.

Bernie Sanders:

'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes appropriations bill which froze the US assistance to UNRWA and includes US military aid to Israel: This will only intensify the already horrific situation in Gaza.

8 Senators demand Biden stop giving Israel weapons

7 Democratic Senators and Bernie Sanders write to US President accusing Israel of limiting amount of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza and demanding US stop providing weapons until Israel changes policy.

Sanders:

'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Speaking with CBS News, Senator Bernie Sanders drew a comparison between the bloodthirsty terror group and the Israeli leader: 'Hamas cannot run Gaza and Netanyahu cannot run Israel.'

Senate rejects Sanders' anti-Israel resolution

The resolution would have forced an investigation into human rights abuses in the Israel-Hamas war.

Sanders:

'You can be pro-Israel without supporting Netanyahu'

Senator Sanders warns Biden his support for Israel’s military operation in Gaza could affect his standing among young progressive voters.

Sanders to Congress:

'Reject the military aid to Israel'

Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".

Bernie Sanders:

'Israel is losing the war of how this is percieved'

Bernie Sanders says that Israel is not portraying the war properly and that failing to do so will have consequences.

As Israel fights Hamas:

Sen. Sanders calls for US aid to Israel to be conditioned

Sanders acknowledges Hamas started the war but claims Israel "does not have the right to wage almost total warfare against Palestinians."

Bernie Sanders:

'I don't know how you can have a ceasefire with Hamas'

Vermont Senator calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza but to still destroy Hamas.

Amb. Herzog to Sanders:

'How do you propose to defeat Hamas genocidal extremists?'

Israel's Ambassador to the US fires back at Senator Bernie Sanders who criticized Israel's operation in Gaza.

Simcha Rothman:

Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of judicial reform?

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court passes rulings, the American left is increasingly critical of it, calling for reform.

Senate Dems host event celebrating terrorists killing Jews

Rep. Tlaib’s event honored a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group at war with Israel. Op-ed.

Bernie Sanders gives Rashida Tlaib venue for ‘Nakba Day’ event

Hateful anti-Israel event that was canceled by House Speaker McCarthy allowed to take place in Senate hearing room by Senator Sanders.

Sanders endorses Biden, won't try to run for President again

Senator Sanders says he will do everything he cans to see Biden reelected.

ZOA slams anti-Israel letter co-led by Bernie Sanders

Letter full of false claims written by Squad member Rep. Jamaal Bowman demands Biden administration end security aid to Israel.

Democrats to Biden:

'Ensure aid to Israel isn't used in human rights violations'

14 Democratic lawmakers urge Biden administration to undertake "foundational shift" in its approach to Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Haley takes swipe at Sanders:

'He's exactly the reason we need mental competency tests'

Republican presidential candidate responds after Bernie Sanders accuses her of ageism.

Bernie Sanders:

'Israel's government is racist, we should attach strings to aid'

Senator Sanders: The US gives billions of dollars in aid to Israel. I think we've got to put some strings attached to that.

Will Bernie Sanders run for President again?

Sanders' adviser says he will likely take “a hard look” at a third presidential bid if Biden chooses not to run.

Three US Senators intent on blocking arms sale to Saudi Arabia

Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders announce move to block Biden's first major arms deal with Saudi Arabia.

Liberals want your kids

And you thought only the PA, the Palestinian Authority, teaches hatred to its young as a good thing. Op-ed.

Sanders to support Iron Dome funding bill

Sanders agrees to back bill providing funding to Iron Dome after being assured that humanitarian aid will also be provided to Gaza Strip.

GOP Lawmaker: We won't be a rubber stamp for Sanders' socialism

Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming ripped into Democrats' proposed budget.

Biden and Sanders meet at WH over $3.5T infrastructure bill

Later speaking to reporters, Sanders reiterates his own plan, which would vastly exceed the $3.5 trillion of the Democratic bill.

Meghan McCain to Sanders: You are the godfather of the Squad

"The View" co-host criticizes Bernie Sanders for not speaking out against lawmakers who have made anti-Israel statements.

Bernie Sanders has list of "demands” for hotel rooms: new book

Book details democratic socialist senator's love of flying in private planes while attempting to maintain his populist image to the public.

Bernie Sanders drops attempt to block arms sale to Israel

Sanders halts resolution after discovering sale had already been finalized, speaks about "push for greater debate" on future sales.