Summary
- The Trump administration reportedly plans to sell Israel about $6 billion worth of offensive weapons.
- The package is said to include 30 Apache attack helicopters and 3250 ground assault vehicles.
- It said weapon deliveries are expected in 2–3 years, considering approval procedures and production schedules.
On the 19th (local time), The Washington Post reported that the Donald Trump administration plans to sell Israel an offensive weapons package worth about $6 billion as part of preparations for combat with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The package includes 30 of the latest-model Apache attack helicopters (about $3.8 billion) and 3250 ground assault vehicles (about $1.9 billion). The delivery timing is expected to be in 2–3 years, considering approval procedures and production schedules.
The U.S. State Department is reported to be in contact with the leadership of the House and Senate foreign affairs committees to submit the matter to Congress. The Trump administration has continued to expand military support for Israel since taking office.
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