The United States is set to release a shipment of 500 lb bombs to the Israeli occupation as President Biden aims to mend ties with pro-Israeli groups. Initially postponed due to concerns about Israeli aggression in Rafah, the Biden administration is resuming the shipment to appease lobbyists and supporters.
Following talks, an agreement was reached to release the 500 lb bombs separately from the larger 2,000 lb bombs package. The Israeli occupation claims these bombs are essential for potential escalation with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
However, concerns arise as Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to address US Congress and potentially criticize Biden’s handling of the Gaza conflict. This has created tension between the allies, with Biden administration officials expressing fears of a rift that could weaken Israel’s deterrence against Hezbollah and Iran.
Despite Netanyahu’s public statements, the White House remains puzzled, clarifying that only one weapons shipment had been paused, while others continued unabated.