The US State Department has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel, valued at about $151.8 million, as fighting between Israel and Iran escalates in the Middle East.
The decision was authorised by the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, which said the transfer would strengthen Israel’s homeland defence and help deter regional threats.
Key developments:
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked emergency powers under the Arms Export Control Act, bypassing the usual congressional approval process.
• The package includes 1,000-pound (450kg) bomb casings, alongside US government and contractor engineering, logistics and technical support.
• President Donald Trump said major US defence companies have agreed to quadruple production of advanced weapons.
• Congressman Gregory Meeks, a Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, criticised the move, arguing the waiver circumvents congressional oversight.
Meeks said invoking emergency authority contradicts claims that the administration was fully prepared for the conflict.
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