SJRES 21: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Palestine

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Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard (I-Vermont)

Summary

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.

Editorial Explainer

This joint resolution blocks a proposed US military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. Under the Arms Export Control Act, Congress can disapprove such sales within a set window; this resolution exercises that power to prevent the transaction from proceeding.

Why it matters

Foreign military sales are a primary mechanism of US military support to Israel. This resolution represents a direct congressional restriction on arms transfers, which is rare and signals potential shift in the chamber's posture on unconditional military aid to Israel.