The US government has approved an “urgent” sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 anti-tank grenades for use in the war against Hamas in Gaza, without going through Congress.
The State Department has asked Congress for “urgent” approval to sell its ally Israel 13,981 120 mm shells to equip Merkava battle tanks involved in the offensive in Palestinian territory.
This military equipment is worth 106.5 million dollars.
“Secretary of State Antony Blinken determined and explained in detail to Congress that there is an urgency to immediately sell this equipment to the Israeli government without the parliamentary review required by the arms export control legislation,” the State Department announced.
