Demonstrators protested outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, calling for the United States to block arms sales to Israel.

Protesters blocked the road and held signs reading “Arms Embargo Now” and “Stop the Genocide in Gaza.” One person yelled into a megaphone: “Not a nickel, not a dime, no more money for Israel’s crimes.”

The US Senate is due to vote later today on legislation that would block arms sales to Israel, backed by lawmakers who say Israel is obstructing aid shipments desperately needed by Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

The “resolutions of disapproval” were filed by Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats.

Strong bipartisan support for Israel means the resolutions are not expected to pass, but backers hope they will encourage President Joe Biden’s administration to do more to protect civilians in Gaza.