Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
- President Donald Trump's administration is preparing a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 bombs to Israel, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, according to The Washington Post.
- Among the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, the 2,000-pound MK-84 and I-2000 Penetrator warheads have been regularly used by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, drawing scrutiny from rights experts.
- Following the Hamas-led October 2023 attack, Israel maintains its actions are self-defense, though Gaza health authorities report that more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed during the military campaign.
- A June Quinnipiac University poll found 66% of Democrats and 48% of voters believe the United States is too supportive of Israel, reflecting shifting public opinion since the Gaza war began in 2023.
- The State Department and Israel offered no immediate comment on the sale as regional tensions persist, with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon killing thousands.
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Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, according to ...
Trump Plans Sale of 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
“The Trump administration is preparing a multibillion-dollar sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel in the largest single sale of the controversial munition in recent years, a U.S. official told The Washington Post,” the Washington Post reports. “The $2.8 billion package, which would be purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars, includes 40,000 bombs that weigh 2,000 pounds each, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s… The sale also includes 20,000…
Trump intends to transfer 40 heavy bombs to Israel
The Trump administration is preparing to send to Congress a draft deal with Israel worth approximately $2,8 billion. This deal includes the sale of 40 heavy weapons to Israel. aviation bombs, including 2000-pound (over 900 kg) MK-84 and BLU-117 bombs....
The Trump administration is preparing to send to Congress a draft deal with Israel worth about $2.8 billion, a deal that involves the sale to Israel of 40,000 heavy aerial bombs, including 2,000-pound (more than 900 kg) MK-84 and BLU-117.
President Donald Trump's administration plans to sell Israel a $2.8 billion munitions package, which would include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs,… Reuters: Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ
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