In recent weeks, tensions have escalated in the Middle East, with concerns mounting over a potential assault on Rafah, a critical city in the Gaza Strip. Against this backdrop, the United States has announced a significant move, sending a resounding message of support to its ally, Israel.
Amid these rising tensions, The Joe Biden administration has authorised the transfer of more bombs and fighter jets worth billions of dollars to Israel despite the US voicing its concerns about an anticipated military offensive in Gaza’s Rafah by Israeli forces.
The new arms packages include more than 2,000-pound bombs along with 25 F-35s that were initially approved as part of a larger package by the US Congress in 2008, The Washington Post reported.
The White House did not react to the weapons transfers. The Israeli embassy in Washington also did not comment on the matter.
The package came against the backdrop of Israel facing international criticism over its deadly offensive in the Gaza Strip in response to a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year. Over 32,000 people have died in Gaza so far, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
The fear of a potential assault on Rafah has sent shockwaves throughout the region, with many fearing a humanitarian crisis if violence were to erupt. The international community is calling for de-escalation and a return to negotiations to address the root causes of the conflict.
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