U.S. government plans to transfer $5.1 billion worth of military hardware to Israel.
The United States has approved a multi-billion dollar arms sale to Israel, a move that has sparked controversy and criticism amidst the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
The deal, worth $3.8 billion, includes the sale of 30 Apache AH-64 helicopters to Israel. Additionally, the sale of 3,200 infantry fighting vehicles to the Israeli Army is also part of the deal, amounting to $1.9 billion.
This large-volume deal is happening at a time when U.S. plans to mediate the end of the nearly two-year war between Israel and Hamas are stalled. The U.S. has maintained its support, despite growing international pressure on Israel and increasing efforts by a number of U.S. Democratic senators to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel.
In June, the U.S. approved a $500 million deal to restock Israel's armed forces with precision bomb guidance kits. However, the Biden administration suspended the shipment of 900 kg bombs to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties. Trump, in his previous term, had lifted the suspension when he took office in January.
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in a significant displacement of Palestinians. Over 450,000 Palestinians have fled the City of Gaza since August. The exact number of casualties is still uncertain, but since October 7, 2025, Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip has claimed over 65,100 lives in retaliation for Hamas' attack, according to reports.
The sale of these military equipment is expected to take place within two to three years or more. The U.S.'s decision to approve the sale has been met with criticism from various quarters. A professional organization of academics studying genocide has stated that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have also described Israel's attacks on Gaza as disproportionate.
In a related development, Turkey has closed its airspace to Israeli government aircraft and military cargo to the Israeli Army. The United Kingdom has also banned Israeli government officials from attending its largest arms fair.
The U.S. has not directly commented on the accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza. The State Department declined to comment on the sales as well.
Israel, in response, has launched a new offensive and is planning to take the city of Gaza. The attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which sparked widespread condemnation among U.S. allies in the Middle East, has further escalated the conflict.
As the conflict continues, the international community is closely watching the situation and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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