Biden’s allies in Senate demand that Israel limit civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates US aid

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The text you provided discusses the demands of certain Democratic senators, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, for Israel to take concrete steps to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza as a condition for receiving planned U.S. aid. These senators believe that simply “asking nicely” has not been effective, and they emphasize the need for the United States to use its leverage with Israel. The aid package, which includes funding for Israel’s war efforts, is part of a larger supplemental aid bill that faces challenges in Congress.

While lawmakers in both parties traditionally support Israel, this tougher stance from some Democrats highlights divisions within Congress regarding U.S. aid to Israel. They insist that Israel must adopt measures to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.

The Biden administration has also increased its demands on Israel, calling for concrete actions to ease civilian suffering. Israel has started using an online map to alert civilians in Gaza about areas to evacuate before an attack, but it remains to be seen if these measures will satisfy the demands of lawmakers and the administration.

This development is notable because it involves discussions about attaching conditions to U.S. aid to Israel, which is historically a significant recipient of U.S. military assistance.

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