Posted 12/9/2023, 11:08:42 PM
Biden Approves Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
- Biden administration approves $106 million sale of tank ammo to Israel, circumventing Congressional approval
- Sale meant to help Israel in military operations against Hamas in Gaza
- Congress debating tying aid package for Israel to reducing civilian casualties
- State Dept. says sale is "vital to U.S. national interests" and critical for Israel's self-defense
- Using emergency authority to bypass Congress for arms sales is rare but has precedence under previous administrations