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US plans $2.8B arms package for Israel including 40,000 heavy bombs
The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, which includes approximately 40,000 heavy bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each. According to reports from The Washington Post and other outlets, the shipment consists of 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, and 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads.
Much of the deal is expected to be financed through US Foreign Military Financing grants, meaning American taxpayer funds would cover the majority of the acquisition. The administration has informally notified congressional committees about the pending sale, though a formal review process has not yet been finalized.
The proposed transfer has drawn significant scrutiny due to the destructive nature of the munitions, particularly the MK-84, which can penetrate thick concrete and create large craters. Human rights organizations and some US lawmakers have expressed concern that these weapons could cause extensive civilian casualties if used in densely populated areas like the Gaza Strip.
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Donald Trump · Gaza Strip · Israel · The Washington Post · Trump administration · United States · Washington Post
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The proposed arms deal was first reported by The Washington Post. www.europesays.com · galaxiamilitar.es · horadopovo.com.br · novaramedia.com · www.sentinelassam.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The package includes 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, and 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads. www.europesays.com · galaxiamilitar.es · horadopovo.com.br · novaramedia.com · www.sentinelassam.com · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] The shipment includes approximately 40,000 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each. www.europesays.com · galaxiamilitar.es · horadopovo.com.br · novaramedia.com · www.sentinelassam.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons package for Israel. www.europesays.com · galaxiamilitar.es · horadopovo.com.br · novaramedia.com · www.sentinelassam.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The weapons acquisition would be largely financed through US Foreign Military Financing grants. www.europesays.com · galaxiamilitar.es · horadopovo.com.br · novaramedia.com · www.sentinelassam.com · +4 more