Senate sends Trump a warning on Syria in bill boosting Israel’s defense

Published February 5, 2019 9:10pm ET



The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at boosting Israel’s defense capabilities and also urges President Trump to halt his plan to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

“This represents the broad consensus of this body about our nation’s responsibilities as an ally and a partner,” said Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., before the Senate voted.

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