US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say
Summary
The Trump administration is preparing to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel in a $2.8 billion arms deal. The bombs are powerful and controversial due to the risk to civilians in populated areas. The sale is not yet final and has not started formal congressional review.Key Facts
- The arms package includes 20,000 MK-84 and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs.
- These are heavy bombs with a large blast radius, raising concerns about civilian harm.
- The sale has been informally shared with congressional committees but lacks formal review.
- The State Department supports Israel’s right to defend itself under international law.
- There have been past suspensions and resumptions of similar bomb shipments under Trump’s administration.
- The bombs are intended for use amid ongoing conflict and security concerns in Gaza.
- Peace efforts continue but are slow, with disagreements over disarmament terms and upcoming Israeli elections.
- Relations between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have had recent disagreements despite the arms sale plans.
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