Biden Approves $8 Billion Arms Shipment to Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:13:28 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Biden Approves $8 Billion Arms Shipment to Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Biden administration's decision to send substantial military aid to Israel has raised eyebrows as the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate.


In a significant move, the U.S. Department of State has informed Congress of an impending arms sale to Israel worth $8 billion, which includes a variety of munitions such as missiles and artillery shells. This comes just days before President Joe Biden's term concludes. The proposed shipment is currently pending approval from key congressional committees. The Biden administration has firmly rejected suggestions to reconsider military support for Israel, despite growing concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.

This decision is also reflective of Biden's longstanding commitment to Israel's right to self-defense, articulated through a statement emphasizing compliance with international law. The U.S. has been a cornerstone ally to Israel, supplying approximately 69% of its major conventional arms in recent years, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). In a previous arms deal in August, the U.S. had already sanctioned $20 billion worth of military equipment for Israel.

There has been recent scrutiny over U.S. military assistance following Biden's temporary pause on certain bomb shipments amid apprehensions about a major ground operation in Gaza. However, political pressure from Republican figures and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly influenced a reversal of this decision, leading to the resumption of arms supplies.

As Biden looks to finalize his administration’s legacy, this arms shipment could mark one of the last significant military engagements with Israel before he exits office. With Donald Trump set to assume the presidency, it remains to be seen how U.S.-Israel relations will evolve. Trump, while a vocal supporter of Israel, has expressed desires for a swift resolution of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The backdrop of this arms sale is critical as Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas, following the group's attacks that resulted in significant casualties and hostage situations. Over the course of this conflict, civilian deaths in Gaza have reached alarming numbers, a situation that the U.S. is grappling with as it seeks to mediate a ceasefire despite broader geopolitical implications and internal political pressures.

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