Trump Administration Plans .8B Arms Sale to Israel Including Powerful Bombs

Trump Administration Plans $2.8B Arms Sale to Israel Including Powerful Bombs

Trump administration plans to send 2,000-pound bombs to Israel in $2.8B arms deal, amid ongoing Gaza conflict and international scrutiny.

Editorial Desk

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — The Trump administration is preparing to deliver a significant arms package to Israel, including 40,000 powerful 2,000-pound bombs, as part of a $2.8 billion weapons sale.

The proposed deal, which includes 20,000 Mk84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, has raised concerns about potential civilian casualties in Gaza. This comes after the Biden administration previously paused similar bomb shipments due to fears of mass casualties.

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The sale highlights the close U.S.-Israeli military relationship, despite some strains between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move also underscores continued U.S. support for Israel’s military operations in Gaza, even as violence persists in the region.

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