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From: akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Bernie Sanders: I introduced legislation to block arms sales to Israel
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Bernie Sanders Today, with colleagues, I introduced legislation to block arms sales to Israel. Sending more weapons to Netanyahu's extremist government is immoral & illegal: U.S. weapons are responsible for far too many civilian casualties in Gaza. We must end our complicity in this atrocity. |
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From: akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: meanwhile US giving Israel $8.7 BILLION more to continue atrocities
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Israel says it will receive $8.7 billion U.S. aid package to support ongoing military efforts- Reuters. Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion U.S. aid package By Reuters September 26, 2024 Israeli raid in Jenin A military vehicle with a laser transits during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab JERUSALEM, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Israel said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support its ongoing military efforts and to maintain a qualitative military edge in the region. The package includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement, which has already been received and earmarked for critical military purchases, and $5.2 billion designated for air defense systems including the Iron Dome anti- missile system, David's Sling and an advanced laser system. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Report this ad Israel is currently fighting on two fronts, against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon. The aid announcement came after negotiations at the Pentagon between Eyal Zamir, the director general of Israel's defense ministry, and U.S. defense officials, including acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory, Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Report this ad "This substantial investment will significantly strengthen critical systems such as Iron Dome and David's Sling while supporting the continued development of an advanced high-powered laser defense system currently in its later stages of development," it said. The ministry said the deal underscores the "strong and enduring strategic partnership between Israel and the United States and the ironclad commitment to Israel's security", particularly in addressing regional security threats from Iran and Iranian-backed militias. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Reporting by Steven Scheer Editing by Kevin Liffey and Gareth Jones |
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