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On the recordJuly 5, 2026
“The targeted, mass destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure does not constitute Israeli self-defense. If U.S.-origin arms are confirmed to be used in these unauthorized activities, we ask the Trump administration to enforce existing law and stop arms transfers being used in these operations until these violations cease.”
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont

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Statement on U.S. arms transfers and Israeli military actions.

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