The Trump administration, in power for less than a week, released 2,000 pounds of bombs to Israel after former President Joe Biden withheld them.
administration instructions A supply of 2,000 pounds of bombs will be released to Israel, according to Axios, which cited three Israeli officials and said one in the Israeli government was made aware of the news on Friday. As a result, 1,800 MK-84 bombs will soon be on their way.
According to Axios, “The hold that Biden had been using to protest Israel's invasion of Rafah has become more than a military operational issue, it has become a political symbol, prompted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to mobilize Republicans against Biden. It was used for
This news follows Trump signing a handful of pro-Israel executive actions on his first day in office, as Breitbart News detailed.
- cancel President Joe Biden's sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which is prosecuting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoa Gallant (page 37 of 37) agenda))
- blocking Visas for individuals who support foreign terrorist organizations guarantee that those admitted to this country “do not bear an attitude hostile to the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of designated foreign countries.” terrorists and other threats to national security to ensure that they do not defend, aid, or support terrorists” (p. 25). agenda))
- pause Review foreign aid to ensure funds do not go to groups opposed to U.S. interests, such as (unnamed) terror-linked UN relief and workplace agencies (pages 33 and 37 of the page. agenda))
- cancel Sanctions the Biden administration has imposed on individuals perceived to support Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria (West Bank), or for having the “wrong” views on peace negotiations or assistance with the Palestinians. (page 34 of 34) agenda).
Days before his inauguration, Trump announced a cease-fire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas on January 15, saying, “We have a deal with the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released soon. Thank you!”
The Israeli government continued to approve the contract.
“This grand ceasefire agreement was signed in November as my administration signaled to the world that my administration will seek peace and negotiate a deal to ensure the safety of all Americans and our allies. It could only have happened as a result of a historic victory” above.
“With this deal, my national security team, through the efforts of my special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will work closely with Israel and our allies to ensure that Gaza is never again a safe haven for terrorists. Continuing, hostages have continued to be released ever since, including four female Israeli soldiers who had been held captive for 15 months.
