The Senate voted down measures from Sen. Bernie Sanders to block weapons sales to Israel on Wednesday night, but he and others long opposed to Israel's military campaign in Gaza were celebrating the result as a victory nonetheless.

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two resolutions that would have blocked arms sales to Israel in response to civilian casualties in Gaza were blocked in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, although they garnered more support than similar measures earlier this year.

President Donald Trump’s special envoy has arrived in Israel to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The ministry says two more people have died of malnutrition, bringing the number of hunger related deaths since the start of the war to 159.

President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Israel today to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Middle East Director for the International Communities Organization Gershon Baskin joins Ana Cabrera to share how Israelis view the situation and why only Trump can influence Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to end the war.

A U.N. meeting, amid increasing anger at Israel over widespread deprivation in Gaza, called on nations to recognize statehood for Palestine.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, the latest development in a push against Israel’s Gaza policies