A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Key Points

• Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a plan to stop the U.S. government from selling a large batch of weapons to Israel. This specific sale includes over 20,000 items, such as 500-pound bombs and kits that turn regular bombs into "smart bombs" using GPS guidance.
• The resolution targets a specific deal that was officially reported to Congress on February 10, 2025. If passed, it would legally prevent the delivery of these weapons, which include thousands of Small Diameter Bombs and various types of fuzes used to detonate explosives.
• This move comes during ongoing debates about U.S. military support for Israel. Supporters of the ban often express concerns about how these weapons are used in conflict zones, while those who want the sale to go through argue that blocking it could weaken a key ally's ability to defend itself.
• For this ban to take effect, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and then be signed by the President. If the President vetoes the measure, Congress would need a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers to override that veto and stop the sale.