US advances $1bn Israel weapons package amid Rafah tensions
US advances $1bn Israel weapons package amid Rafah tensions
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US advances $1bn Israel weapons package amid Rafah tensions
Package in congressional review process after Biden delayed shipment of bombs over fears they would be used to attack Rafah
The US state department has moved a $1bn package of weapons aid for Israel into the congressional review process, two US officials said on Tuesday.
The latest weapons package includes tank rounds, mortars and armored tactical vehicles, one of the officials told Reuters. [...]