Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) have introduced legislation to block nearly $4 billion in proposed weapons sales to Israel, after Israel has unilaterally ended the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and embarked on what appears to be the most violent phase of its genocide yet.

On Sunday, Jayapal’s office announced the introduction of four Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD), or legislation that can block weapons transfers to foreign governments if passed by Congress. The four resolutions announced on Sunday would block the sale of over 35,000 2,000-pound bombs; 5,000 1,000-pound bombs; JDAMs; and Caterpillar bulldozers used by the Israeli military for demolitions, often to help carry out Israel’s illegal settlement building projects.

“Continuing to provide the Israeli government with offensive weapons, even as they violate both international and U.S. laws, is unacceptable and makes us complicit in this violence and destruction,” said Jayapal in a statement. “We must return to a negotiated ceasefire that allows for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, the release of the remaining hostages, and lasting security in the region.”

Tlaib and Jayapal have already introduced four other JRDs to block over $8 billion in weapons transfers proposed by the Trump administration, including $6.75 billion worth of bombs and bomb kits, as well as other weapons like Hellfire missiles and artillery shells.

“With Netanyahu violating the ceasefire in Gaza and resuming the genocidal bombing campaign, we need to save lives and stop the killing,” Tlaib said.

The lawmakers say that the administration’s proposed sale is........

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