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US Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel under Trump Administration
The United States approved the sale of $2.8 billion in arms to Israel on September 16, 2026. The deal, announced by US officials, is described as one of the largest arms shipments from the US to Israel. The sale follows a pattern of military support for Israel under the Trump administration.
The United States authorized the sale of $2.8 billion in arms to Israel, according to statements from US officials cited by The New York Times. The deal includes advanced weaponry and defense systems, though specific details were not disclosed. The New York Times reported the sale based on information from an American official, with Adnkronos reiterating the same details in separate reports.
The sale is part of a broader trend of US military support for Israel, particularly under the Trump administration. Adnkronos noted the transaction as one of the largest arms sales to Israel by the US. No immediate consequences were reported, but the move is likely to be seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region.
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WireAdnkronosSep 16, 06:59 PM
US Approves Sale of $2.8 Billion Worth of Arms to Israel under Trump Administration(Adnkronos) - Reported by The New York Times based on statements from US officials. This is one of the largest arms shipments from the US to Israel.
WireAdnkronosSep 16, 06:59 PM
US, Trump administration approved sale of weapons to Israel for 2.8 billion(Adnkronos) - The New York Times reports this, citing an American official. This is one of the largest arms sales to Israel by the US.