The **State Department** has notified Congress about a planned **$8 billion weapons sale** to **Israel** as it continues its conflict with **Hamas** in **Gaza**.
This arms package includes **medium-range air-to-air missiles**, **155mm artillery shells**, **Hellfire missiles**, and **500-pound bombs**.
Since the onset of the war on **October 7, 2023**, the US has already provided **at least $17.9 billion** in military aid to Israel.
Criticism has arisen over the potential impact on **Palestinian civilians**, with protests and unsuccessful Congressional efforts to halt these sales.
The notice to Congress is **not final**, allowing leaders to review the package before any commitment is made. For more details, visit the original article here.