Israel’s Massive US Arms Deal Sparks Outrage
The US has approved two significant Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Israel totaling $7.41 billion, enhancing the Israeli Air Force’s capabilities. The first sale, valued at $660 million, includes 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and related support. A second, larger $6.75 billion sale provides a substantial quantity of precision-guided munitions, including SDB-I, JDAM kits, and bomb bodies. These sales aim to bolster Israel’s defense capabilities against regional threats, while the US maintains that they will not disrupt the regional military balance.
John Q. Hosedrinker