Trump administration preparing a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel including tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs

The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel $2.8 billion worth of military munitions, including tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs, according to a Reuters report citing a U.S. official. The sale has not yet been completed.

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The story so far

4 developments
  1. Sep 15Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
  2. Sep 16Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs
  3. Sep 16Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel
  4. Sep 17Trump administration preparing a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel including tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs

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Last development · Sep 17 — Trump administration preparing a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel including tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs

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ABC NewsLean Left· 12d ago· ran in 2 outlets

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

Ran by 2 outlets· The Boston Globe, Hawaiitribune Herald
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 12d ago

Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 13d ago

Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 13d ago

Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 13d ago

Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

MS NowLeft· 13d ago

Trump’s reported plan to sell bombs to Israel spotlights his stock trading

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 13d ago

US plans large-scale weapons sale to Israel

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Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 13 Houston, ABC 11 Raleigh, +6 more
ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 12d ago

US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say

France 24Center· 12d ago

Middle East : Trump plans $2.8bn arms package for Israel amid Gaza war

UPICenter· 12d ago

Rep. Gregory Meeks places hold on $2.8B bomb sale to Israel

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 13d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

The HillCenter· 13d ago

Top Democrat puts hold on Trump's $2.8B weapons sale to Israel

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End Time HeadlinesLean Right· 12d ago

Trump administration preparing a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel including tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs

BizPac ReviewRight· 12d ago

Top Democrat puts hold on Trump’s $2.8 billion Israel bomb deal

Fox NewsRight· 12d ago

Trump wants largest-ever Israeli heavy bomb transfer — but proposal has Congress preparing for $2.8B fight

MyNorthwestLean Right· 13d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

Top Democrat Holds Planned $2.8 Billion Israel Bomb Sale

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 13d ago

US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means

Al JazeeraLean Left· 13d ago

Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

The GuardianLean Left· 13d ago

US set to deliver 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of vast arms deal

Al-MonitorLean Left· 14d ago

Trump administration plans $2.8B arms sale to Israel, including 2,000-lb bombs

Al-MonitorLean Left· 14d ago

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

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