Oregon’s U.S. senators split on weapons sales to Israel as death toll from Gaza war surpasses 60,000

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/08/oregons-us-senators-split-on-weapons-sales-to-israel-as-death-toll-from-gaza-war-surpasses-60000.html

Jeff Merkley co-sponsored the legislation to stop arming Israel.

Ron Wyden, who holds dual citizenship in Israel, voted to continue arming Israel.

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WhyIAughta@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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ThorrJo@lemmy.sdf.org · 4 pts · 1y

I've been seeing estimates which I considered at least semi-credible of total excess deaths as high as 400-500K but I can't remember what orgs were saying that, just that they were factoring in disease, untreated medical conditions, lost under the rubble, etc.

pdxfed@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Super disappointed in Wyden on this.

ThorrJo@lemmy.sdf.org · 1 pts · 1y

I made sure to let him know, in absolutely blistering terms.

switcheroo@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y

What's to even think about??? Are the guns being used on civilians--- if yes then vote fucking no!