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US Approves $1 Billion Weapons Aid for Israel Amid Escalating Conflict in Gaza

As tensions escalate in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States has approved a substantial package of weapons aid totaling $1 billion for Israel.

Shivam Kumawat
Last updated: May 15, 2024 2:24 pm
Shivam Kumawat Published May 15, 2024
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As tensions escalate in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States has approved a substantial package of weapons aid totaling $1 billion for Israel. The decision, communicated to key lawmakers by the Joe Biden administration, underscores America’s longstanding support for Israel’s security.

According to reports from the Associated Press, the Biden administration informed lawmakers of the new arms and ammunition shipment, aimed at bolstering Israel’s defense capabilities. However, the administration also confirmed that it had temporarily halted a previous transfer of weapons to prevent their use in Israel’s ongoing offensive in the densely populated southern Gaza City of Rafah.

The decision comes amidst a significant escalation in violence, with Israeli tanks advancing deeper into Rafah on Tuesday. These movements have brought them into residential areas of the southern Gazan border city, which has been a focal point of intense fighting. Despite warnings from Israel’s international allies and aid groups against a ground incursion into Rafah, Israeli forces have pressed forward in their efforts to root out Hamas militants believed to be holed up in the area.

The latest weapons aid package from the US State Department includes tank rounds, mortars, and armored tactical vehicles, according to a US official cited by Reuters. While the Biden administration remains committed to providing military assistance to Israel, it has expressed concerns about the use of certain weapons in densely populated urban areas. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized that the administration paused the transfer of certain munitions because they believe they should not be deployed in such environments.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered a critical phase, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges of fire and facing mounting casualties. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian impact of the violence on civilians in Gaza and southern Israel. Efforts to de-escalate the situation and facilitate a ceasefire are underway, but the path to peace remains uncertain amid the ongoing hostilities.

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