Published 08/13/2024 7:52:06 p.m.

US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

The U.S. Approved a $20 billion weapons sale to Israel, including over 50 F-15 fighter jets, amid fears of a wider Middle East war.
These weapons will take years to fulfill and aim to enhance Israel's long-term military capability.
The Biden administration faces pressure from lawmakers and the public to limit military support due to civilian casualties in Gaza.

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CTV News

U.S. approves US$20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

The U.S. has approved US$20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday.

08/13/2024 8:24:13 p.m.·Canada

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Reuters

Blinken approves sale to Israel of military equipment worth over $20 billion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday approved the sale to Israel of different military equipment worth over $20 billion, the Pentagon said.

08/13/2024 7:52:06 p.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Amid War, US Approves $20 Billion Arms Package For Israel

US President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday approved more than $20 billion in new weapons sales to Israel, brushing aside pressure from rights activists to stop arms deliveries over the humanitarian toll in Gaza.

08/13/2024 8:38:18 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday.

08/13/2024 8:10:38 p.m.·United States

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Hindustan Times

Israel Army Admits It Can't Handle Iran: After Boosting Mid-East Force, US Made To Spend $20 Billion

The United States on August 13 approved the sale of $20 billion worth of weapons and equipment to Israel amid Iran attack fear. According to the Pentagon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment along with tank and explosive mortar cartridges and army vehicles, to Israel.

08/14/2024 7:47:06 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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