Sanders becomes first senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Published September 17, 2025 10:57pm ET



Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) became the first senator to declare Israel’s conduct in its war in Gaza a genocide on Wednesday.

Sanders, in an op-ed titled “It is Genocide” posted to his campaign website, laid out his thoughts on the conflict.

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