Nearly 100 protesters were arrested in New York City calling on Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of more than $600 million in U.S. bombs to Israel.

The vote comes as violence escalates in Lebanon and the broader U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran intensifies. Advocates warn that approving more weapons could deepen the conflict and increase civilian harm.

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced measures to stop the sale — but key leaders, including Schumer and Gillibrand, have not yet backed them.

This is a critical moment.

We are calling on Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to vote to block the sale of bombs to Israel and support efforts to de-escalate the conflict.

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