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Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rubio signs declaration to expedite $4B in arms to Israel 'wrongly withheld' by Biden
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that he has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of nearly $4 billion in military aid to Israel, reversing a partial arms blockage imposed during the Biden administration. "The decision to reverse the Biden Administration's partial arms embargo, which wrongly withheld a number of weapons and ammunition from Israel, is yet another sign that Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump," Rubio said in a statement. The announcement comes as solutions to achieve a permanent cease-fire between longtime American ally Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas remain unclear. Since taking office, the Trump administration has approved nearly $12 billion in major foreign military sales to Israel, Rubio said. Israel Blocks Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza After Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Extension Proposal "This important decision coincides with President Trump's repeal of a Biden-era memorandum which had imposed baseless and politicized conditions on military assistance to Israel at a time when our close ally was fighting a war of survival on multiple fronts against Iran and terror proxies," Rubio continued. Read On The Fox News App Saturday's announcement comes two days after the State Department said it has approved the potential sale of nearly $3 billion in bombs, demolition kits and other weaponry to Israel, according to the Associated Press. Hamas Releases More Hostages In Exchange For More Than 600 Palestinian Prisoners As Part Of Ceasefire Deal The sales include approximately 40,000 defense items, including 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs as well as 4,000 Predator warheads worth $2.04 billion. The weaponry is expected to be delivered in 2026. However, some items may be ready for immediate shipment due to the possibility that "a portion of this procurement will come from U.S. stock," according to the Associated Press, citing the Pentagon. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of State for more information but did not immediately receive a response. Rubio also approved a second package of munitions sales to Israel valued at $675 million for 2028, the Department of Defense reportedly stated. "The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America's long-standing commitment to Israel's security, including means to counter security threats," Rubio said in Saturday's statement. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Rubio signs declaration to expedite $4B in arms to Israel 'wrongly withheld' by Biden
Fox News
02-03-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Rubio signs declaration to expedite $4B in arms to Israel 'wrongly withheld' by Biden
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that he has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of nearly $4 billion in military aid to Israel, reversing a partial arms blockage imposed during the Biden administration. "The decision to reverse the Biden Administration's partial arms embargo, which wrongly withheld a number of weapons and ammunition from Israel, is yet another sign that Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump," Rubio said in a statement. The announcement comes as solutions to achieve a permanent cease-fire between longtime American ally Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas remain unclear. Since taking office, the Trump administration has approved nearly $12 billion in major foreign military sales to Israel, Rubio said. "This important decision coincides with President Trump's repeal of a Biden-era memorandum which had imposed baseless and politicized conditions on military assistance to Israel at a time when our close ally was fighting a war of survival on multiple fronts against Iran and terror proxies," Rubio continued. Saturday's announcement comes two days after the State Department said it has approved the potential sale of nearly $3 billion in bombs, demolition kits and other weaponry to Israel, according to the Associated Press. The sales include approximately 40,000 defense items, including 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs as well as 4,000 Predator warheads worth $2.04 billion. The weaponry is expected to be delivered in 2026. However, some items may be ready for immediate shipment due to the possibility that "a portion of this procurement will come from U.S. stock," according to the Associated Press, citing the Pentagon. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of State for more information but did not immediately receive a response. Rubio also approved a second package of munitions sales to Israel valued at $675 million for 2028, the Department of Defense reportedly stated. "The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America's long-standing commitment to Israel's security, including means to counter security threats," Rubio said in Saturday's statement.
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-03-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Trump administration approves major $3 billion arms sale to Israel - War on Gaza
The Trump administration has approved a major nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel, bypassing a normal congressional review to provide the country with more of the 2,000-pound bombs that it has used in the war on Gaza. In a series of notifications sent to Congress late Friday, the State Department said it had signed off on the sale of more than 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs and 4,000 Predator warheads worth $2.04 billion. Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services in the national security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the Congressional review requirements,' the department said. Deliveries are set to begin next year, it said. Using the same justification, the department also said that Rubio had approved another munitions sale to Israel worth $675.7 million to be delivered starting in 2028. In addition, it said Rubio had approved the emergency sale of D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers worth $295 million. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-03-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Trump administration approves major nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel - War on Gaza
The Trump administration has approved a major nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel, bypassing a normal congressional review to provide the country with more of the 2,000-pound bombs that it has used in the war on Gaza. In a series of notifications sent to Congress late Friday, the State Department said it had signed off on the sale of more than 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs and 4,000 Predator warheads worth $2.04 billion. Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services in the national security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the Congressional review requirements,' the department said. Deliveries are set to begin next year, it said. Using the same justification, the department also said that Rubio had approved another munitions sale to Israel worth $675.7 million to be delivered starting in 2028. In addition, it said Rubio had approved the emergency sale of D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers worth $295 million. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al Manar
01-03-2025
- Business
- Al Manar
US Green Lights $3 Billion Arms Deal with ‘Israel' Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks
The United States has approved a massive $3 billion arms sale to Israel, even as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled between the two sides. The deal, authorized by US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, includes a wide range of military equipment, from munitions and warheads to bulldozers and other hardware. The largest portion of the agreement, valued at $2.04 billion, comprises 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 general-purpose bomb bodies and 4,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads. An additional $675.7 million package includes MK 83 and BLU-110 bomb bodies, along with JDAM guidance kits, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The State Department just approved $3.01 billion in Arms sales to Israel. $2.04 Billion in bombs $675.7 Million in bombs and weapon guidance kits $295 Million in bulldozers Congressional review was waived as 'an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale.' — Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) February 28, 2025 'Israel' will also receive D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers under the $295 million agreement, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. Rubio claimed an 'emergency exists' that requires the 'immediate sale' of these defense articles to 'Israel', waiving the usual congressional approval process. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) stated that the sale is 'vital to US national interests' and will 'assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability.' This latest arms deal follows the US approval earlier this month of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles, and related equipment for Israel, which utilized American-made weaponry during its devastating war on the Gaza Strip. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over civilian casualties and as former President Donald Trump recently floated his controversial 'Gaza takeover' scheme, which includes displacing more than two million Palestinians and turning the enclave into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' under US control.
