Recent reports from the Israeli media suggest that US President Joe Biden has personally halted a shipment of 3,000 munitions to Israel. Israeli Security Minister Yoav Gallant is currently in Washington in an attempt to resolve this issue. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the US of withholding weapons and ammunition, but US officials claim they are unaware of such actions.
Nir Dvori, the military affairs correspondent for Israeli Channel 12, mentioned that while hundreds of weapon shipments have arrived in Israel since the conflict began, there has been a slowdown in their delivery. Netanyahu expressed his willingness to face personal attacks to ensure Israel receives the necessary arms for its survival.
The US has clarified that they halted only one shipment of heavy bombs out of concern about their use in densely populated areas. Despite this pause, all other shipments have continued as scheduled. Netanyahu remains hopeful for a swift resolution to the weapons delays, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties with the US.
This ongoing issue underscores the delicate balance between Israeli-American relations and the necessity for security in the region.