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U.S. Approves $8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel Amid Conflict

1/5/2025

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The U.S. State Department is set to approve an $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the conflict with Hamas escalates. This substantial package features air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and bombs, with deliveries expected to take years. This move further deepens the U.S. commitment, totaling over $17.9 billion in military aid since October 7, 2023.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department is set to approve an $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the conflict with Hamas escalates. This substantial package features air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and bombs, with deliveries expected to take years. This move further deepens the U.S. commitment, totaling over $17.9 billion in military aid since October 7, 2023.