"Controversy Surrounds US Emergency Sale of Tank Shells to Israel"

The Biden administration has used emergency authority to approve the sale of approximately 14,000 tank shells to Israel without congressional review, worth $106.5 million. This comes as part of a larger package worth over $500 million, including 45,000 shells for Israel's Merkava tanks. The sale has raised concerns among rights advocates, who argue that it contradicts Washington's efforts to minimize civilian casualties. The State Department maintains that Israel must comply with international humanitarian law and take steps to avoid harm to civilians. The sale is seen as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to Israel's security and will enhance its defensive capabilities.