Trump Lifts Biden's Hold on 1,800 MK-84 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
Jan 25, 2025, 07:16 PM
President Donald Trump's administration has instructed the Pentagon to release a shipment of 1,800 MK-84 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, overturning a hold imposed during President Biden's term due to concerns over their use in Gaza. Israeli officials confirmed that the bombs, previously stored in the U.S., are expected to be delivered by sea in the coming days.
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