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Biden Administration Lifts Arms Delivery Restrictions to Israel After Netanyahu's Plea

Jun 18, 2024, 06:01 PM

The Biden administration has decided to lift restrictions on arms deliveries to Israel, following a promise from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This decision comes after Netanyahu's repeated calls for the U.S. to unfreeze weapons transfers, arguing that delays benefit adversaries like Iran. Despite Netanyahu's claims of significant delays, the White House clarified that only one shipment of aerial bombs remains under review, with all other deliveries proceeding as usual. Netanyahu has likened the situation to Winston Churchill's plea for U.S. support during World War II, emphasizing the urgency of receiving military aid to expedite Israel's operations in Gaza. N12News reports that the American commitment was made during a talk between Netanyahu and Blinken last week.