US prepares $2.8 billion bomb shipment to Israel, experts warn of Gaza civilian risk
The United States is set to send Israel about 40,000 bombs in a $2.8 billion deal, prompting former envoy David Hale and Arms Control Association’s Daryl Kimball to question its proportionality and potential civilian toll in Gaza.
Why it matters
The deal could intensify civilian harm in Gaza and shape the trajectory of the Israel-US security partnership.
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