The Biden administration has informed Congress of its decision to waive sanctions on military sales to several Middle Eastern nations. This move comes amidst escalating tensions in the region, particularly in light of Israel's potential invasion of Rafah.
The State Department sent a notification to Congress extending existing sanctions waivers for Lebanon, Iraq, Kuwait, Yemen, Libya, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia through April 30, 2025. These countries have been accused of playing a role in the proliferation of Hamas and other terror groups.