Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders is an Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont and a two-time Democratic presidential candidate. Though viewed as a progressive icon, his record on Palestine shows a consistent refusal to hold Israel fully accountable, even amid genocide.
Bernie Sanders defended Israel’s “right to defend itself” during the Gaza genocide and delayed calls for a ceasefire until public pressure mounted. While later opposing aid to Israel, he still legitimized Israeli violence and withheld full solidarity with Palestinians.