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US approves $7.4bn arms sale to Israel despite outcry over Gaza war
7 February 2025 22:22 GMT
The US State Department has authorised a $7.4bn arms sale to Israel, including $6.75bn in bombs, guidance systems, and fuzes, along with $660m in Hellfire missiles, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
“The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defence capability,” the agency stated.
Despite mounting international criticism over Israel’s assault on Gaza, Washington continues to provide military support to Israel, ignoring accusations that such transfers make the US complicit in the Strip's devastation.