US Congress notified by Biden administration of planned USD 8 billion weapons sale to Israel

The State Department has informed Congress of an $8 billion weapons sale to Israel to aid in its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, including air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, Hellfire missiles, and bombs. The sale, which adds to the $17.9 billion in military aid provided since 2023, has faced criticism over civilian casualties, with efforts in Congress to block offensive weapon sales to Israel. The Biden administration has faced scrutiny over the mounting death toll of Palestinian civilians amid the conflict.

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