2024-08-06 07:11:38
The newspaper “Israel Hayom” reported that the United States approved sending a shipment of bombs to the Israeli Air Force.
The newspaper report spoke about “the Mark 83 bombs, which weigh half a ton,” and according to the newspaper, “these half-ton bombs will join about 1,700 Mark 82 bombs, each weighing a quarter of a ton, which America had previously delivered to Israel.”
According to the newspaper, “The details of the bombs sent to Israel include: Mark 82: weighing 250 kg (a quarter of a ton), quantity 1,700, and this shipment was delayed due to the ground operation in Rafah, and Mark 83: weighing 500 kg (half a ton), the quantity sent was not announced, and it is important for the Air Force.”
The newspaper said: “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also asked US President Joe Biden to deliver heavier bombs, which are necessary if the war in the north expands.”
“Israel Hayom” added: “Against the backdrop of Iran’s threats to Israel to avenge the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah’s threats to avenge the killing of Fuad Shukr (Hassan Nasrallah’s senior military adviser), the United States stands by Israel and sends warships, fighter jets and defense systems to the region.”
The journalist learned that “even before the current situation in the region deteriorated, Biden decided to send half-ton weapons for fighter jets, which he refused to transfer to Israel until many months before the war.”
She added: “However, at this moment it is not clear whether the United States will agree to transfer the heavy weapons “MK-84″ weighing one ton to Israel.”
The newspaper reported that “Washington recently eased restrictions on supplying Israel with additional weapons,” noting that “the United States intends to send more weapons to its warehouses in Israel in a way that allows these weapons to be transferred quickly if necessary.”
This morning, the US Department of Defense announced that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Aust spoke by phone with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant to confirm Washington’s position on the issue of supporting Israel’s security.
“Secretary Austin spoke today with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for Israel’s security and right to self-defense against threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups,” the Pentagon said in a statement.
The statement added: “The two ministers discussed the movements of US forces to enhance the protection of US forces, support the defense of Israel, and deter and de-escalate tensions in the region.”
The US Department of Defense had previously said that it would deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the region.
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2024-08-06 07:11:38