Some United States legislators are questioning whether a $735m approved weapons sale to Israel by President Joe Biden’s administration could be used as leverage amid the continuing bombardment of the Gaza Strip, the Washington Post has reported.
The arms sale, which Congress was notified of on May 5, a week before the current Israel-Palestinian escalation began, includes Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs), which are used to turn bombs into precision-guided missiles, according to the newspaper.
Some legislators and aides said the sale could prompt a groundswell of opposition in Congress, where criticism of the Biden administration’s support of Israel amid the deadly confrontation has become more prevalent.
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Some lawmakers say recent U.S. sales could be used as a tool to end Israeli violence.
Some U.S. lawmakers have been constantly questioning whether the administration of President Joe Biden could accept Israel’s $ 735 million arms sale to Israel. bombing On the Gaza Strip, the Washington Post reported.
According to the newspaper, the Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) weapons used to convert bombs into precision-guided missiles on May 5 Congress reported on May 5, a week before the current escalation of Israel and Palestine began.
Some lawmakers and aides said the sale could lead to opposition in Congress, where the Biden administration’s fight for Israel was dominated by the assassination.
Israeli barbarism enters second week, 200 Palestinians martyred
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The grim number includes 58 children and 40 women
(Dunya News) – The death toll from Israeli attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip rose to 200, including 40 women and 59 children on Monday.
The grim number includes 59 children and 40 women, the ministry said in a statement, while more than 1,300 people have been injured during the offensive.
Before dawn, within just a few minutes, dozens of Israeli strikes bombarded the crowded Palestinian coastal strip controlled by Islamist group Hamas.
Flames lit up the sky as intense explosions shook Gaza City, sparking widespread power cuts and damaging hundreds of buildings, local authorities said.
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Gaza death toll hits 200, including 59 children and 1,305 injuries, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health; 17 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank.
10 Israeli casualties, including one child.
According to UN OCHA on May 16, there are 38,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) seeking protection in 48 UNRWA schools across Gaza. Over 2,500 people have been made homeless due to the destruction of their homes.
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Biden administration blocking UN call for cease fire, for the third time; agrees to $735 million weapons sale to Israel
The Times of Israelreports that the U.S. is blocking statement in the Security Council statement was introduced by Norway, Tunisia and China that calls for, “de-escalation of the situation, cessation of violence and respect for international humanitarian law.”