Washington: The United States on Friday announced the sale of more than $ 7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and its related equipment, which used US -made weapons to have a devastating impact during the war in Gaza.
According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the State Department has signed 60 660 million in helper missiles, as well as bombs, guidance kits and 75 6.75 billion sales in fuses.
The proposed sale of bombs “improves current and future risks, strengthening its homeland, and preventing regional threats,” the DSCA said in a statement.
And missile sales “will improve Israel’s ability to meet the current and future threats of Israeli air force to defend Israeli borders, important infrastructure and population centers.”
Israel this month launched a devastating attack against Hamas in Gaza in October 2023 in response to an unusual attack by the Palestinian militant group.
This war has caused many catastrophe in Gaza – a narrow coastal area of the Mediterranean – which has resulted in the displacement of most of its population, but a ceasefire has been implemented since last month, which stops the deadly conflict. It has been given and its release has been provided. The hostages occupying Hamas.
In response to civilian death concerns, the then president Joe Biden’s administration stopped Israel’s shipment of 2,000 pounds-which is included in the latest proposed sale-but his successor, Donald Trump, alleged After returning, the shipment was approved.
Although the State Department has approved the sale of bombs and missiles, this transaction still needs to be approved by Congress, which is unlikely to supply weapons to Washington’s closest ally in the Middle East. Stop.
