Israel’s interest in reducing dependence on the United States is the predictable outcome of the Biden Administration’s policy of withholding arms sales,’ Sen. Jim Risch said

The US Department of State has notified Congress of a planned $8bn (£6.4bn) arms sale to Israel, an American official has confirmed to the BBC. The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes missiles, shells and other munitions.

President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.

The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.

Two weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden decided that the United States would sell arms worth $8 billion to Israel. The White House has already informed Congress of its intentions. According to Reuters,

Two weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden decided that the United States will sell arms worth 8 billion dollars to Israel. The White House has already informed Congress of its intentions. According to Reuters,