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US plans $8 billion arms shipment to Israel amidst ongoing Gaza conflict

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US plans $8 billion arms shipment to Israel amidst ongoing Gaza conflict

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  • The US Department of State announced a planned **$8 billion arms shipment** to Israel, pending Congressional approval.
  • The shipment will include **missiles, artillery shells,** and other **munitions** amid ongoing tensions in the region.
  • President **Biden** emphasized Israel's right to defend itself under international law while rejecting calls to suspend military backing due to civilian casualties.
  • The US has been **the largest supplier** of arms to Israel, accounting for **69%** of Israel's major arms imports from 2019 to 2023.
  • This decision follows Israel's military campaign against **Hamas**, which escalated after the group’s attack on October 7, 2023, leading to thousands of casualties.

For more details, visit the original article at BBC News.

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