The Biden administration is moving forward with a new $1 billion arms sale to Israel, despite previous concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza. The sale would include tank ammunition, tactical vehicles, and mortar rounds, and is not yet finalized.
The administration had put a hold on a previous arms transfer of bombs after the recent conflict in Gaza, but now it seems they are continuing their support for Israel militarily. Lawmakers have the power to block the sale by placing a hold on the package, but the White House has made it clear they will stand by Israel.
There has been criticism from both Democrats and Republicans regarding the administration’s handling of military support for Israel. Some House Republicans are even planning to advance a bill that would mandate the delivery of offensive weapons to Israel, which President Biden has said he would veto if it passes Congress.
Despite the political debate surrounding the issue, the administration plans to utilize all funds appropriated for national security measures. It is unclear how long the new arms sale will take to be finalized and for the weapons to be delivered to Israel.
Overall, it seems that the Biden administration is committed to supporting Israel militarily, while facing criticism from some lawmakers for their approach. The debate on this issue is likely to continue as the administration moves forward with the arms sale.
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