Credited from: INDIATIMES
The Trump administration has notified Congress of plans to sell nearly **$6 billion** in weapons to Israel, further solidifying U.S. support amid growing international isolation over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The proposed package includes a **$3.8 billion** deal for **30 AH-64 Apache helicopters** and a **$1.9 billion** sale for **3,200 infantry assault vehicles** for the Israeli army, according to multiple sources including TRT Global, Channel News Asia, and LA Times.
These arms sales are expected to be delivered in at least **two to three years**, continuing the U.S. military support as diplomatic efforts to resolve the near two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas falter. The deal follows Israel's recent strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which has faced criticism from U.S. allies, as reported by Reuters, Newsweek, and The Jakarta Post.
The **political landscape in Washington** reflects divisions on this issue, with a growing number of Senate Democrats voicing concerns over the continued military aid to Israel amidst their confrontational tactics in Gaza. On September 19, a group of senators introduced a resolution urging the recognition of a Palestinian state, highlighting the discord within Congress regarding arms sales, as detailed in reports from Dawn and multiple other sources.