Trump orders Pentagon: Release hold on weapons to Israel
White House instructs Pentagon to send 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, after the shipment was paused by the Biden administration last May.
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'A lot of things that were not sent to Israel are on their way'
Report:
Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA
Trump Admin. officials say President will sign an executive order on his first day in office barring the giving of foreign aid that does not serve American interests in move that likely would end US funding for UNRWA.
At end of Biden's term
US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel
State Department informs Congress about $8 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.
20 Congress Members urge Biden:
'Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel'
20 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party, including members of The Squad, write a letter calling on the Biden administration to suspend offensive military transfers to the Israeli government.
Funds for US-Israel cooperation
House approves annual defense bill
US House of Representatives approves annual defense bill, which allocates substantial funding for Israel-related initiatives, by a 281-140 majority.
Senate rejects Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel
US Senate votes against effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza. All the lawmakers who voted in favor were Democrats.
Trump's first promise to Israel
President-elect Trump's associates have delivered an explicit promise that as soon as he enters the White House, he will remove all restrictions on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel.
US initiates $5.2 billion strengthening of Israel's air defenses
Defense Min. Dir. Gen. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante have completed the exchange of letters initiating the implementation of a special emergency aid package totaling $5.2 billion to strengthen Israel's air defense system.
Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.
US approves more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant thanks Secretary of Defense Austin and Secretary of State Blinken: Your message of support and commitment to Israel’s security are clear.
After Congress approval:
US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment
US set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment. The money comes from the $14.1 billion supplemental funding bill for Israel that was passed by Congress in April.
Report: Delayed weapons shipment to be sent to Israel
US to send Israel half-ton bombs, examining ways to speed up weapons transfer if need arises, report says.
US report: Delayed weapons shipment on its way to Israel
US sending Israel 500-pound bombs after two-month delay, shipment of larger bombs still delayed.
US officials:
'US has sent Israel thousands of bombs since October 7'
US officials tell Reuters the Biden administration has sent to Israel large numbers of munitions, including more than 10,000 2,000-pound bombs, since the start of the Gaza war.
Report:
Biden to release some of the bombs withheld from Israel
Sources tell Axios the Biden administration is expected to soon release 500-pound bombs that were part of a weapons shipment to Israel put on hold in April.
Netanyahu:
'Quiet conversation with US didn't solve the problem'
Prime Minister Netanyahu explains reasoning for his video on US military aid which raised the ire of the Biden administration: I felt that airing it was absolutely necessary after months of quiet conversation that did not solve the problem.
Sen. Tom Cotton to Biden:
'You’re playing politics with our ally’s security'
Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to Biden, criticizing his administration for withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel as it continues to battle Hamas.
Report:
White House cancels high-level meeting following Netanyahu video
Officials tell Barak Ravid the White House canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Netanyahu released a video claiming the US was withholding military aid.
Senator Jim Risch:
'Let’s get out of Israel’s way'
US Senator Jim Risch calls on the Biden administration to release aid to Israel: Micromanagement of Israel’s war on terror must end.
Report:
Key Democrats approve sale of F-15s to Israel
Washington Post reports that Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) signed off on major arms sale to Israel after facing intense pressure from the Biden administration.
Pentagon spokesman:
'No final decision on paused weapons shipment'
Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder tells Channel 13 News: We’re going to continue to provide Israel with the munitions it needs to defend itself.
Weapons shipment delayed by US arrives in Israel
Report: Biden administration decided to resume the weapons transfer after Israel committed to informing the United States in advance before expanding ground maneuvers in Rafah.
After pausing bomb shipment
Biden moving forward with new weapons deal for Israel
Biden administration notifies Congress it is moving forward with more than $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, reports The Wall Street Journal.
House Democrats:
'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'
26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.
Ambassador Herzog:
'US sends the wrong message to Hamas and our enemies'
Israel’s Ambassador to the US responds to US decision to withhold some weapons from Israel: It is unacceptable that it went public while we were still discussing Rafah operation.
Schumer on bombs to Israel:
'I have faith in what Biden is doing'
Senate Majority Leader comments on Biden's decision to pause the delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel: I have faith in what the Biden administration is doing
Bernie Sanders:
'Biden absolutely right to halt weapons to Israel'
Sen. Bernie Sanders welcomes news that Biden administration held certain arms transfers to Israel, calls for US to use its leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire.
US official confirms:
US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week
Senior US administration official says the decision was made over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah.
Biden signs aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan into law
The package includes $14 billion in military assistance to Israel and $4 billion in weapons funding for Taiwan and the US's other Indo-Pacific allies.
'The US-Israel alliance is critical'
Ambassador Herzog thanks House for approving aid bill
Israel’s Ambassador to the US thanks House of Representatives for approving bill to provide billions of dollars in military aid for Israel: We live in a dangerous world and the US-Israel alliance is all the more critical at this time.
Mike Johnson pushes Ukraine, Israel aid despite GOP opposition
House Speaker says bills on foreign aid will be brought for a vote soon despite some Republicans opposing the bills without border security.
House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with four individual bills to fund Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. White House reiterates its objection to standalone bills.
After Iranian attack:
Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress
Biden speaks to top four congressional leaders, urges passage of Israel aid bill that Democrats and Republicans have clashed over.
Biden on Israel aid:
'I asked them to do what they’re doing'
US President asked by reporter if he threatened to stop military aid to Israel, does not confirm nor deny.
Report:
Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel
US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
Top US general:
'Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for'
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff comments on US aid to Israel: We've been supporting them with capability, but they've not received everything they've asked for.
Bernie Sanders:
'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'
Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes appropriations bill which froze the US assistance to UNRWA and includes US military aid to Israel: This will only intensify the already horrific situation in Gaza.
Israeli official:
'US slow-walking some military aid'
Senior Israeli official tells ABC News that the US has begun slow-walking some military aid to Israel. Senior US officials deny the claims.
Report:
Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah
Four US officials tell Politico President Biden will consider conditioning military aid to Israel if the country moves forward with a large-scale invasion of Rafah.
Report:
US quietly approved hundreds of arms sales to Israel
Washington Post reports that the United States has delivered thousands of munitions and other lethal aid to Israel since the start of the Gaza war.
Continuing US support? Take great caution, Israel.
The US could abandon Israel as an enfeebled Joe Biden moves politically leftwards to ensure he receives the 2024 presidential nomination. The Democrat House of Representataives aid vote is a warning. Op-ed.
Senate approves promotion of Israel aid bill
Senate sets the stage for final passage of a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, though there are doubts it will pass the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Israel's shift to domestic ammunition production
"The lesson from the war in Ukraine and against Hamas is identical: Israel must significantly increase its arsenal," said a former Israeli defense official. Opinion.
Vote falls short
House fails to pass standalone Israel aid bill
Democrats reject the measure, saying they want a vote on a broader measure that would also provide assistance to Ukraine and new money for border security.
Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill
The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.
Israel aid included in Senate's new budget proposal
US Senators release $118 billion package that includes, among other things, $14 billion in military aid to Israel.
House Speaker:
'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'
House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.
Zelenskyy denies plans to fire head of army
The Ukrainian President says he has not moved to dismiss the head of his army despite growing tensions between the two.
Schumer:
'Democrats discussing conditions on Israel aid'
Senate Majority Leader says Democrats are discussing possible conditions that could be imposed on US aid for Israel but does not say they will seek such conditions.
Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid
National security supplemental package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel has been in flux due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.
Sanders to Congress:
'Reject the military aid to Israel'
Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".
'We need a public explanation'
Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel
Senator Tim Kaine criticizes Biden administration’s announcement that it will transfer munitions to Israel, bypassing Congress.
Biden administration approves sale of tank ammunition to Israel
Biden administration goes around Congress after Biden's request for an aid package to Israel stalled in Congress.
Senate fails to pass Israel aid package
Senate Republicans block aid for Israel and Ukraine amid dispute about border security policy.
As Israel fights Hamas:
Sen. Sanders calls for US aid to Israel to be conditioned
Sanders acknowledges Hamas started the war but claims Israel "does not have the right to wage almost total warfare against Palestinians."
Ilhan Omar leads effort to block military aid to Israel
Lawmakers from the Democratic Party, led by Omar, introduce bill seeking to block a $320 million arms sale to Israel.
Senate Democrats block bill providing aid to Israel
The bill passed the House last week, but Democrats are opposed to it since it does not include Ukraine aid as well.
Report:
Biden administration to transfer precision bombs to Israel
Wall Street Journal: Biden administration planning to transfer precision guided weapon fired by warplanes to Israel amid war against Hamas.
House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel
House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.
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