USA Approve Billion-Dollar Arms Sales to Israel

The USA has approved over $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel, including fighter jets, missiles, tank ammunition, and military vehicles. The approval comes amid the threat of a wider Middle East war and aims to strengthen Israel's long-term military capabilities.

However, this decision has sparked international outrage and criticism, particularly in light of the recent Israeli air strike on a school in the Gaza Strip that resulted in the deaths of at least 90 people. Critics argue for more transparency in the use of military aid and the adherence to humanitarian law.

Despite calls to curb military aid due to civilian casualties in Gaza, the Biden administration is attempting to balance its support for Israel. The US-Israel relationship is strained, and the handling of military aid has become an internal political balancing act for President Joe Biden.

The arms sales, which include F-15 fighter jets, tank ammunition, and army vehicles, will have immediate and long-term implications for Israel's defense capabilities. However, the deliveries of some items, such as the fighter jets, will take several years.

This decision comes amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East.