The US State Department announced that it plans the sale of more than 7,000 million dollars in arms to Israel
He State Department from the United States formally notified Congress its intention to sell more than 7,000 million dollars In armament a Israelincluding thousands of bombs and missiles. The measure occurs two days after a meeting at the White House among the president Donald Trump And the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to the State Department report, the sale is divided into two packages. The first, valued in 6,750 million dollarsincludes 166 small diameter pumps, 2,800 pumps of 227 kilograms (500 pounds) and thousands of guidance kits, spoys and other components. Deliveries would begin this year.
The second package includes 3,000 HELLFIRE missiles and related equipment, with an estimated cost of 660 million dollars. These missiles are expected to be delivered to Israel in 2028.
The transaction occurs in a context of fragile high fire between Israel and Hamaswhile Trump continues to promote his controversial proposal of relocate to the Palestinian population of Gaza and transform the enclave into an international tourist destination.
This sale is part of the efforts of the Trump administration to strengthen Israeli military arsenal. At the end of January, The president raised the prohibition of sending 907 kilograms (2,000 pounds) to Israela restriction imposed by the government of Joe Biden Due to concerns about civil casualties in Israeli attacks in Rafahsouth of Gaza. Trump defended the decision before the press, stating: “I released them for Israel because they bought them”.
The Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubiothe president’s proposal supported Thursday Donald Trump For the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and urged those who oppose an alternative that guarantees relief and well -being to the Palestinian population in the long term.
“There are countries in the region that have expressed a lot of concern. We encourage them to step forward and present a solution “Rubio declared in reference to the Arab nations, who have expressed their rejection of the Trump initiative.
The Republican President proposed to transform Gaza into an international tourist destinationan idea that was harshly criticized by different international actors. However, Rubio defended the position of the US administration and stressed the lack of concrete initiatives by other countries.
“President Trump has offered to enter and be part of a solution. If other countries are willing to step forward and do it themselves, it would be fantastic, but no one seems to hurry to do it”Said the head of American diplomacy.
The Secretary of State also encouraged the nations with “Economic and Technological Capacity” To get involved in the future of the Palestinian territory, without specifying which countries should assume that role.
(With information from The Associated Press and AFP)
