"US Approves Massive Arms Sale to Israel Despite Criticism"
The Biden administration is close to approving the sale of up to 50 F-15 fighter jets to Israel in a deal worth over $18 billion, marking the largest US foreign military sale to Israel since its conflict with Hamas in October. The sale, along with a new sale of precision-guided munitions kits, highlights continued US military support for Israel despite criticism of its operations in Gaza. The proposed sale is expected to face debate in Congress, particularly among Democratic lawmakers calling for restrictions on military aid to Israel. Additionally, concerns are growing over the administration's intelligence sharing with Israel and its reluctance to use leverage to change Israel's approach to the conflict.