Washington has announced a $3.5 billion fund for Israel to purchase U.S. weapons and military equipment. The State Department’s decision to release the money comes after the appropriation by the U.S. Congress during the Gaza conflict.
The release of this amount was reported by CNN and is part of a $14 billion funding bill for Israel passed in April. With tensions escalating in the Middle East, concerns over an expanded Israel-Hamas conflict are growing, following recent incidents in Iran and Beirut.
The violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began when Hamas attacked Israel, leading to casualties on both sides. The ongoing military assault by Israel in Gaza has resulted in a significant number of Palestinian deaths and displacement, with accusations of genocide being denied by Israel.
As the region faces increased instability, the release of funds for U.S. weapons to Israel raises questions about the potential for further conflict and its impact on humanitarian conditions.
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