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| Blinken approves sale to Israel of military equipment worth over $20 b |
| 2024-08-14 |
| [JPost] While approving weapons to Israel, Washington has also tried to arrange a ceasefire deal in Gaza that would potentially stave off a wider Middle East war. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday approved the possible sale to Israel of fighter jets and other military equipment worth over $20 billion, the Pentagon said. In a statement, the Pentagon said Blinken approved the possible sale of F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion. He also approved the possible sale of tank cartridges worth around $774 million and army vehicles worth $583 million, the Pentagon said. The tank rounds would be almost immediately available for delivery. The Boeing Co F-15 fighter jets would take years to produce and deliver. The US has staunchly supported Israel as its top Middle East ally prosecutes a war in the Gaza Strip that has devastated the Palestinian enclave. The war was set off by Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack in southern Israel. A ceasefire deal While approving weapons to Israel, Washington has also tried to arrange a ceasefire deal in Gaza that would potentially stave off a wider Middle East war. Fears of a broader war have increased since the recent killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Both drew threats of retaliation against Israel. |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #3 ...I mean, since when sec state? |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-08-14 14:58 |
| #2 Question: Blinken approves sale to Israel of military equipment???? |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-08-14 14:56 |
| #1 Blinken postpones Middle East trip amid 'uncertainty,' Axios reports Cause, you know ... bombs and stuff. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-08-14 14:45 |