ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say
The pending munitions package is worth $2.8 billion.
NYTIMES (Edward Wong and Dustin Volz) - U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
NYTIMES (David M. Halbfinger and John Ismay) - Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - House Dems place hold on $2.8B bomb sale to Israel
Israel has increasingly faced scrutiny over alleged human rights violations in Gaza, the West Bank, and neighboring countries as war continues in the area.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Admin Plans $2.8 Billion in Taxpayer-Subsidized Arms Sales to Israel.
The Trump administration is moving forward with a $2.8 billion arms deal to Israel, reigniting debates over U.S. military aid amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.
The Trump administration is moving forward with a $2.8 billion arms deal to Israel, reigniting debates over U.S. military aid amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel that would include 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, weapons that the Biden government temporarily withheld in 2024 over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza . The proposed deal reportedly includes 20,000 Mk84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117s, though the package has not yet been finalized. DETAIL: Congress has been informally notified of the proposed sale, which would largely be funded through U.S. foreign military financing. This allows Israel to use American taxpayer funds to…Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Trump administration planning to deliver one-ton bombs in $2.8 billion sale to Israel
Two years ago, the Biden administration paused delivery of the weapons after concerns were raised the bombs caused mass casualties in Gaza. Trump lifted the pause when he took office.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Tom Dempsey) - Trump set to send nearly $3B worth of bombs to Israel
The deal is reportedly one of the largest U.S. sales of 2,000-pound munitions to Israel in recent years.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Trump Administration Selling $2.8B Worth Of Powerful Bombs To Israel
The Trump administration plans to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal.
WASHINGTONPOST (John Hudson) - Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Where do the weapons the US gives to other countries go?
Veteran Daniel Grazier on what happens when the U.S. gives arms to a foreign nation. Watch this full episode of "Unreported": https://youtu.be/_eTiQkvEKq8 #foreignrelations #military #foreignpolicy