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Primary reason for U.S. lifting embargo on MK-84 bombs to Israel?
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Netanyahu Thanks Trump for Releasing 1,800 MK-84 Bombs to Israel Amid Ceasefire
Jan 26, 2025, 02:41 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar have expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for lifting an embargo on heavy bombs, including 2,000-pound bombs, that had been imposed by the previous Biden administration. The decision to release the shipment of 1,800 MK-84 bombs, which had been suspended by Biden due to concerns over their use in densely populated areas of Gaza, marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Israel's defense capabilities. Netanyahu emphasized that the move by Trump would help Israel defend itself, confront common enemies, and secure a future of peace and prosperity. The release of these bombs comes amidst a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, facilitated by an agreement involving the release of hostages.
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