Breaking: Amid Tension With Iran US Approves $20 Billion Arms Aid Package For Israel | ABP News
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14 Aug 2024 01:48 PM (IST)
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View In AppAmid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, the US State Department has approved a $20 billion arms deal with Israel, announced on Tuesday. This deal includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, advanced air-to-air missiles, tank ammunition, mortars, and tactical vehicles.
The approval comes amid rising concerns about a larger conflict in the Middle East, with Israel at the centre of tensions. The US has long supported Israel with military aid.
Recent violence has escalated in the region, with Israel conducting airstrikes on Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks from Hamas. The ongoing conflict has caused significant damage and loss of life, affecting many civilians.