U.S. authorities look to broker a $6.4 billion arms deal with Israel, according to confidential sources.
The Trump administration has proposed a $6.4 billion weapons sale to Israel, which includes 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, among other military equipment. The sale, currently pending with the U.S. Congress, has sparked discussions and concerns, particularly in light of recent escalations in Gaza City.
Israel's military operations in Gaza City on Friday involved bombardment of Hamas infrastructure, raising questions about the potential use of the proposed weapons. The sale also includes support parts for armored personnel carriers and power supplies for military vehicles.
The planned weapons sale comes days before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world leaders are set to gather. The UN Security Council is due to hold a high-level meeting on Gaza next week, providing a platform for discussions on the ongoing conflict.
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza City have been affected by the advance, with no means to flee and traumatized by the events. The sale of weapons to Israel, while intended to support the country's defense, has raised concerns about the potential impact on civilians in the region.
The approval for the arms sale to Israel is pending with the U.S. Congress as a whole, with notifications sent to congressional leaders, but no specific congressman or government official is named as holding up the approval. The sale is expected to include various military vehicles, including Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, adding to the Israeli army's fleet.
The news of the proposed weapons sale to Israel has caused a stir, with opinions divided on its implications. As the world watches, the fate of the $6.4 billion arms sale remains uncertain, awaiting the decision of the U.S. Congress.
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