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Blinken Assures Netanyahu Last Week on Lifting 'Inconceivable' U.S. Arms Restrictions

Jun 18, 2024, 02:20 PM

During a meeting last week in Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Biden administration would remove restrictions on arms shipments to Israel. Netanyahu expressed his frustration in a video, stating it was 'inconceivable' that the U.S. had been withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel in recent months. He emphasized his appreciation for U.S. support but urged for the immediate lifting of these restrictions to aid Israel's defense efforts. Blinken confirmed that the administration is working 'day and night' to resolve these issues. Netanyahu also invoked a historical reference, asking the U.S. to 'give us the tools and we'll finish the job.'