US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons, military equipment
- The US released $3.5 billion to Israel amid concerns of potential attacks from Iran and/or Hezbollah following recent assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, as reported by CNN.
- This funding comes from a $14.5 billion supplemental bill passed by Congress in April, supplementing over $3 billion in annual US military aid to Israel.
- A State Department spokesperson confirmed that the Biden administration notified Congress about the funding release intended for Israel’s foreign military financing.
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The US plans to allocate funds to Israel for weapons
The US plans to allocate $3.5 billion to Israel to purchase American weapons. CNN learned about this from informed sources. “The US intends to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to purchase American weapons and military equipment, allocating this money several months after it was withdrawn by Congress,” the publication says. The corresponding funds will be used to prepare for a possible attack on Israel by the Iranian side and the Lebanese Hezboll…
Washington DC releases US$3.5b to Israel to spend on US weapons, military equipment as Middle East tensions grow
WASHINGTON, Aug 10 — Washington will provide Israel US$3.5 billion to spend on U.S. weapons and military equipment, the State Department said on Friday, with the release of the money coming months after the U.S. Congress appropriated it during Israel's war in Gaza. A State Department spokesperson said on Friday that the department notified Congress on Thursday that the government intended to release the billions of dollars worth of foreign milit…
US Releases $3.5 billion to Israel to Spend on US Weapons, Military Equipment
WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Washington will provide Israel $3.5 billion to spend on U.S. weapons and military equipment, the State Department said on Friday, with the release of the money coming months after the U.S. Congress appropriated it during Israel's war in Gaza.
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