USA approval of weapons and equipment to Israel – Diepresse.com
Part of the deal are bomb parts and explosive heads worth $ 2.04 billion as well as bomb parts and steering equipment. Bulldozer and the associated equipment worth $ 295 million are also included.
The United States gave the green light on Friday for the sale of weapons and equipment worth more than three billion dollars (2.9 billion euros) to Israel. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved the sale on Friday, the US Defense Cooperation (DSCA) said on Friday.
This included bomb parts and explosive heads worth $ 2.04 billion as well as bomb parts and steering equipment for a further $ 675.7 million and Bulldozer and associated equipment worth $ 295 million.
Approved because of « emergency » without usual requirements
Rubio « found and justified in detail that there is an emergency, » said the DSCA. This requires « immediate sale » of the above -mentioned defense items to the Israeli government in the interest of the United States's national security « . In this way, the usual requirement is that such sales must be approved by the congress, it continued.
As a reason, it was said that the United States was committed to the security of Israel. It is « crucial for the national interests of the United States to support Israel in developing and maintaining a strong and operational self -defense ability ».
At the beginning of February, Washington approved the sale of bombs, rockets and equipment worth more than $ 7.4 billion to Israel. Israel uses US weapons in the fight against Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip. After their unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel started a massive military offensive. On the eve of Trump's head of office, a ceasefire came into force in the Palestinian area. (APA/AFP)
