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Biden Advances $680M Arms Sale to Israel, Including JDAM Kits and Bombs

Nov 27, 2024, 04:16 PM

The Biden administration is preparing to advance a $680 million arms sale to Israel, including thousands of joint direct attack munitions (JDAM) kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The sale comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the U.S., has taken effect. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the new weapons deliveries as one reason for agreeing to the ceasefire. The deal has been briefed to Congress, indicating the administration's intent to proceed despite ongoing regional tensions.