The U.S. has greenlit a $3.5 billion military aid package for Israel, the State Department announced Friday, as Middle East tensions reach a boiling point. 💥 The funds, approved by Congress earlier this year, will be used to purchase American-made weapons and equipment amid Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
This move comes from a $14 billion supplemental bill passed in April, with Washington emphasizing its “ironclad” support for Israel. But critics argue the timing risks escalating violence after recent high-profile killings—like Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut—sparked threats of retaliation. 😰
The Gaza conflict, triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack that killed 1,200 Israelis, has now claimed nearly 40,000 Palestinian lives according to local health officials. Over 2.3 million residents face displacement and famine-like conditions, raising global concerns about human rights violations. 🕊️
As the U.S. doubles down on military aid, humanitarian groups urge diplomacy to prevent a full-scale regional war. 🌍✌️ (Source: Reuters)
