A controversial arms deal under consideration by the Trump administration would send Israel thousands of heavy-duty bombs, including 2,000-pound MK-84s and BLU-117s, which previously raised humanitarian concerns under the Biden administration over potential civilian casualties in Gaza. The proposed $2.8 billion package—comprising 40,000 bombs—was reportedly paused two years ago due to worries about mass deaths, but officials are now revisiting the plan. Sources familiar with the deal, speaking anonymously, confirmed the details ahead of its potential finalization. The move has reignited debates over military aid and its impact on civilian safety in conflict zones.
Powerful bombs prompted such concern about mass deaths in Gaza that Biden officials paused delivery two years agoThe Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago.The $2.8bn package includes 40,000 bombs, made up of 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, according to two US officials and a person familiar with the plan who spoke on Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the package, which is not yet final. Continue reading...
