🇺🇸 The US State Department confirmed Friday it greenlit a $151.8 million arms deal with Israel – including 12,000 aerial bombs – using emergency powers to skip congressional approval. The move comes amid escalating Middle East tensions following February's deadly US-Israel strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and hundreds of civilians.
💣 The package includes 12,000 BLU-110A/B 1,000-pound bombs plus technical support, with officials claiming it 'strengthens Israel's homeland defense.' But critics like Rep. Gregory Meeks call it a rushed move that 'shows a lack of preparation' for regional conflict.
🔥 Tensions remain high after Iran's retaliatory drone attacks on US/Israeli targets. With 69% of Israel's 2023 arms imports coming from America (per SIPRI data), this deal fuels debate about Washington's role in the crisis. Could this emergency move spark new congressional challenges? Stay tuned. 🕵️♂️
