Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13pm on 04 Jan 2025,Saturday International
The US plans to send an $8 billion arms shipment to Israel, including missiles, artillery shells, and bombs. The State Department has notified Congress, and the deal awaits approval from key committees. President Biden, who has often called US support for Israel "iron-clad," says the shipment ensures Israel can defend itself and deter threats. The move follows criticism of US military aid to Israel amid high civilian casualties in Gaza. Since October 2023, over 45,580 people in Gaza have died, as per Hamas-run health officials. The US remains Israel’s largest arms supplier, providing 69% of its conventional weapons.
