The US government has approved the sale to Israel of artillery shells and related weapons worth 147.5 million dollars as Israeli forces continue their offensive in the Gaza Strip.
The US State Department announced the deal on Friday.
The government skipped the normal congressional review of weapons transfers in approving the deal on grounds that there is an emergency requiring the immediate sale.
This is the second time this month the administration of President Joe Biden has bypassed Congress to supply arms to Israel.
The move is expected to draw stronger criticism at home and from other countries.
The Biden administration stresses that it is urging Israel to protect civilians in Gaza. But casualties in the enclave continue to rise as Israeli forces intensify attacks on the Islamic group Hamas.
The US State Department announced the deal on Friday.
The government skipped the normal congressional review of weapons transfers in approving the deal on grounds that there is an emergency requiring the immediate sale.
This is the second time this month the administration of President Joe Biden has bypassed Congress to supply arms to Israel.
The move is expected to draw stronger criticism at home and from other countries.
The Biden administration stresses that it is urging Israel to protect civilians in Gaza. But casualties in the enclave continue to rise as Israeli forces intensify attacks on the Islamic group Hamas.
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Summary
US approves $147.5M arms sale to Israel amid Gaza offensive, bypassing congressional review for emergency reasons; 2nd such move this month under Biden admin. Criticism expected at home and abroad. Biden admin emphasizes protecting civilians but casualties in Gaza continue due to Israeli attacks
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231230_11/
Date: Dec. 30, 2023
Created: 2023/12/30 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 19:35
Last Read: 2023/12/30 19:21