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U.S. Bypasses Congress to Rush $650m Bomb Sale to Israel, Raising Oversight and Escalation Fears
The U.S. State Department used emergency authority to approve a roughly $650 million sale of more than 20,000 bombs to Israel, bypassing normal congressional review. Democrats in Congress criticized the move as a manufactured emergency that weakens oversight and risks escalation with Iran.
U.S. Fast‑Tracks $152m Bomb Sale to Israel, Sidestepping Congressional Review
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of 12,000 BLU‑110A/B general‑purpose bombs to Israel on March 6, with Secretary Rubio invoking emergency authority to bypass the usual congressional review. The move replenishes Israeli munitions swiftly but risks domestic political fallout and raises questions about escalation and oversight.
Washington Clears $9bn Patriot Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia While Approving Major Arms Package for Israel
The U.S. has approved a $9 billion sale of 730 PAC-3 MSE Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia and a separate $6.67 billion package to Israel that includes Apaches and JLTVs. Washington frames the transfers as defensive steps to protect forces and advance regional security, but the moves carry risks of prompting countermeasures and political scrutiny in Congress.