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US Reportedly Approves Transfer of Bombs, Fighter Jets to Israel Amid Rafah Concerns
US Reportedly Approves Transfer of Bombs, Fighter Jets to Israel Amid Rafah Concerns
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration approved the transfer of billions of dollars of military equipment to Israel, amid concerns about a potential... 30.03.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The United States will provide Israel with more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs, the report said, citing State Department and Pentagon officials. The MK84 bombs have been connected to mass-casualty incidents during Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, the report said. The US will also send 25 F-35A fighter jets and engines, the report said.
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US Reportedly Approves Transfer of Bombs, Fighter Jets to Israel Amid Rafah Concerns
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration approved the transfer of billions of dollars of military equipment to Israel, amid concerns about a potential Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, The Washington Post reported on Friday.
The United States will
provide Israel with more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs, the report said, citing State Department and Pentagon officials.
The MK84
bombs have been connected to mass-casualty incidents during Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, the report said.
The US will also send 25 F-35A fighter jets and engines, the report said.
