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Trump administration seeks approval for $2.8 billion bomb sale to Israel

The Trump administration pressed Congress on September 16–17, 2026 to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, comprising 40,000 two-thousand-pound bombs including MK-84s and BLU-117s, despite bipartisan criticism over humanitarian concerns.

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The $2.8 billion package, which would be purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars, includes 40,000 bombs that weigh 2,000 pounds each, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, said the official, who l

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The $2.8 billion package, which would be purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars, includes 40,000 bombs that weigh 2,000 pounds each, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, said the official, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss military matters. The sale also includes 20,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. https://www. washingtonpost.com/national-se curity/2026/09/15/trum

Washington set to approve $2.8 bn arms package for Israel

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The US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years. The Washington Post said the package -- funded with US taxpayer dollars -- featured some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, including 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s, a

Report: US Readies $2.8B Israel Arms Deal With 40,000 Bombs

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🚨 THIS MUST BE HALTED ground.news/article/repo... The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion munitions package for Israel that includes 40,000 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each — 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s — plus 20,000 I-2000 Penetra...

#USA #Israel The Trump administration is pressing Congress to approve a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 two-thousand-pound bombs to Israel, including MK-84s and BLU-117s, despite bipartisan criticism over

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#USA #Israel The Trump administration is pressing Congress to approve a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 two-thousand-pound bombs to Israel, including MK-84s and BLU-117s, despite bipartisan criticism over potential civilian harm in Gaza. Senator Chris Van Hollen has vowed to oppose the deal, citing the use of U.S. taxpayer funds and ongoing military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Subscribe to @OSINTdefe