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In a move that portends a new political and security storm in the Middle East, the administration of US President Donald Trump is moving forward to provide Israel with a devastating arsenal that includes 40,000 heavy bombs, breaking the restrictions imposed by the previous administration and renewing the American commitment to arming Tel Aviv to the maximum extent.
Two thousand pound arsenal Huge bargain worth $2.8 billion Weapons with enormous destructive power include:
- 20 thousand bombs Superhero style MK-84 2000 lbs.
- 20 thousand bombs Sophisticated style BLU-117 Same size and weight.
These destructive bombs in particular were the subject of intense controversy. It terrified human rights organizations because of its responsibility for huge numbers of casualties and comprehensive destruction in the Gaza Strip, which prompted the administration of former President Joe Biden in 2024 to suspend a shipment of it, before Trump canceled the freeze upon his return to the White House.
From American pockets to the battle fronts Leaks from American officials confirmed that Congress had been informally notified of the deal, with its cost being covered through the “Foreign Military Financing” program. Which means that American taxpayer money will directly finance Israel’s purchase of these munitions from Washington.
An alliance that transcends differences and the Iran war This step comes to dispel any speculation about the cooling of the relationship between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the open war against Iran in February. Despite the signs of frustration that leaked previously before their meeting in July, the flow of weapons proves that the military alliance between the two parties remains above all accounts.
It is worth noting that this deal is only a link in a series of unprecedented military support. After the Trump administration bypassed congressional review to pass $3 billion in weapons (which included 35,500 similar bombs), other arms packages followed in January worth more than $6.67 billionThis reinforces Israel’s international isolation, but at the same time gives it overwhelming fire superiority.
