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US Announces $2.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel, Funded by Taxpayer Money
The United States has announced a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, funded by taxpayer money. The deal, reported by multiple outlets, comes amid ongoing regional tensions. The sale is expected to be finalized shortly.
The United States is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, according to reports from the Middle East Eye. The sale is explicitly stated to be funded by taxpayer money. The Middle East Eye published the report on September 16, 2026, with a second version published the previous day. No other sources were identified.
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IndependentMiddle East EyeSep 16, 04:15 AM
US prepares $2.8bn weapons sale, funded by taxpayers, to Israel: Report - middleeasteye.netUS prepares $2.8bn weapons sale, funded by taxpayers, to Israel: Report middleeasteye.net
IndependentMiddle East EyeSep 16, 01:39 AM
US prepares $2.8bn weapons sale, funded by taxpayers, to Israel: Report - Middle East EyeUS prepares $2.8bn weapons sale, funded by taxpayers, to Israel: Report Middle East Eye