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02.02.26 - 12:45
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US Approves New Massive Arms Deals For Israel, Saudis - Bypasses Congressional Review (ZeroHedge)
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US Approves New Massive Arms Deals For Israel, Saudis - Bypasses Congressional Review
Via The Cradle
On Friday, the US government authorized significant arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, amounting to approximately $15.7 billion, as the White House continues to escalate threats of war against Iran.
The US State Department approved four arms packages for Israel totaling $6.67 billion, which includes a $3.8 billion deal for 30 Apache attack helicopters and a $1.98 billion sale of 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.
via Associated Press
Additional approvals include $740 million for power packs for armored personnel carriers and $150 million for light utility helicopters.
House Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks called the move shameful for "bypassing the Congressional review process" and a repudiation of Congress' oversight role by Donald Trump.
"Shamefully, this is now the second time the Trump administration has blatantly ignored long-standing Congressional prerogati...
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