The US State Department has approved an "emergency" sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel, valued at an estimated $151.8 million. The approval bypasses standard congressional review, citing national security interests and an escalating Middle East war.
The State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs stated the sale will enhance Israel's defense capabilities and serve as a deterrent to regional threats. The package includes engineering, logistics, and technical support services.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver to expedite the sale, a move that has drawn criticism from some lawmakers. Congressman Gregory Meeks called the emergency declaration "an emergency of the Trump administration's own creation," questioning the administration's preparedness for the ongoing conflict.