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Mark Moore

Biden Administration Plans To Sell Israel $8 Billion Of Weapons, Including Missiles And 500-Pound Bombs: Reports

An Israeli army M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer fires rounds near the border with Gaza in southern Israel. The Biden administration has reportedly informed Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel. (Credit: JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

The Biden administration, in its final weeks in office, has informed Congress of an $8 billion arms deal with Israel for its war in Gaza, a package that includes missiles for attack helicopters, artillery shells and 500-pound bombs, according to reports.

Axios, citing two sources, said the weapons could be partly supplied from existing stocks but much of it would take a year or more to deliver.

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