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Trump to Supply $2.8 Billion Worth of Bombs to Israel: Report
Rolling Stone • • world
Key Points:
- The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, using the Foreign Military Financing program, which effectively funds the purchase with American taxpayer dollars rather than a traditional sale.
- This deal includes 40,000 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds or more, primarily MK-84 and BLU-117 bombs, known for their massive destructive power and past controversial use in densely populated civilian areas.
- Public opinion in the U.S. shows significant opposition to continued military aid to Israel, with polls indicating that a majority or near-majority of Americans want to halt or reduce weapons shipments.
- Congressional committees have been notified, but past Trump administration arms deals have circumvented standard approval processes, raising questions about legislative oversight and potential pushback.
- The U.S. has already heavily supplied Israel with strategic weapons during ongoing conflicts in the region, and this new deal ensures Israel will maintain substantial firepower amid ongoing hostilities.
