The Trump administration approved the sale of more than $7.4 billion in weapons to Israel, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to arming its top Middle Eastern ally despite global criticism over its actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
The State Department notified Congress on Friday that it had approved the sale of 3,000 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and related equipment for $660 million, as well as $6.75 billion in bombs, guidance systems and fuses, it said in two separate releases.
“The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop ...
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