US accelerates Israeli military assistance for $ 4 billion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signed a declaration on the use of extraordinary powers to accelerate the delivery of Israel's military assistance worth $ 4 billion.

Source: statement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Reuters

Direct Language: « I signed a declaration on the use of extraordinary powers to accelerate the delivery of about $ 4 billion of military assistance of Israel. The decision to cancel a partial embargo on weapons, introduced by Biden administration, which mistakenly delayed a certain amount of weapons and ammunition from Israel, is another testimony.

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Details: In his statement, Rubio said that from the moment of entry into the post, the Trump administration has approved almost $ 12 billion in large sales of foreign military goods to Israel.

On February 28, the Pentagon announced that the State Department approved the sale of Israel Bombs, kits for blasting and other weapons for almost $ 3 billion.

The Administration informed the Congress of the likely sale of weapons in an emergency, neglecting the ancient practice of providing the heads and leading members of the Committees in the Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate opportunity to consider the issue of sale and invite additional information before making an official message from the Congress.

Literally Reuters: « On February 24, the Trump administration abolished the order of President Joe Biden, who obliged her to report potential violations of international law related to the US weapons by allies, including Israel. It also abolished most of the US humanitarian foreign aid. »

Prehistory:

• January 26 became aware that US President Donald Trump became abolished the ban on Baiden's administration for the supply of 900-pound bombs to Israel.
• Earlier, Baiden's administration was concerned that the use of such powerful bombs in densely populated areas could lead to significant casualties among civilians.
• According to Reuters sources, Israel persuaded the United States The fact that Russia must maintain its Mediterranean naval base in the Syrian province of Tartus and its Air Base Khmeimim in Latakia.