US Approves Arms Sale to Israel During Gaza Conflict
During the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, despite increasing concerns, Washington has approved a multi-billion-dollar arms sale to Israel.
Details of the Arms Deal:
According to The Washington Post and Reuters, the approved weapons include 25 F-35 fighter jets, around 900 2,000-pound MK-84 bombs, and around 226 500-pound MK-82 bombs.
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History of Massive Bombs in Gaza:
In the past, these large bombs have been linked to significant civilian casualties in Gaza.
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US Annual Military Aid to Israel:
The US provides Israel with $3.8 billion in military aid every year.
Criticism and Concerns:
However, this latest military aid comes at a time when the Biden administration is expressing concerns about civilian deaths in Gaza and access for humanitarian workers. The United Nations has also warned of a looming famine in Gaza.
Biden Administration’s Stance:
The Biden administration has stated that it cannot support potential large-scale Israeli ground operations near the Egyptian border in Rafah, where there are over a million homeless Palestinians.
Criticism from Democratic Party Members:
President Biden has faced criticism from some senior members of his own Democratic Party, who argue that American aid to Israel should be conditioned on changes in its military tactics.
US State Department’s Confirmation:
The US State Department has told the BBC that they are unable to confirm the transfer of American weapons before informing Congress officially.
Additional Fighter Jets:
Additional fighter jets sent to Israel were initially approved as part of a large package by Congress in 2008.
Request for Aid:
The request for this aid was made after last year’s October 7th attack by Hamas and the resulting Gaza conflict.
Recent Developments:
Last week, Israeli Defense Minister brought a long list of American weapons to Washington during his visit, hinting at possible new negotiations for military aid.
US-Israel Relations:
There are indications that the transfer of arms signals an improvement in relations between Israel and the US.
Possible Talks:
It is expected that a high-level Israeli delegation will visit Washington to discuss possible alternatives for an operation against Hamas in Rafah.
Cancellation of Previous Talks:
Previously, Israeli Prime Minister had canceled this visit after the UN Security Council’s vote for a ceasefire.
Negotiations with Hamas:
On the other hand, Israel has agreed to send senior intelligence officers back to Egypt and Qatar for new negotiations with Hamas for a possible ceasefire and the release of its captives.
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