U.S. approves $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel
The Trump administration has approved sending Israel a $2.8 billion package reportedly containing 40,000 heavy bombs. The approval converts the previously reported plan into a confirmed arms-transfer decision.
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The large weapons shipment could enable sustained or intensified Israeli military operations while deepening U.S. involvement in the Iran-related conflict.
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