US sources indicate that the administration of President Joe Biden stopped some bomb shipments to Israel in April. after he was worried that it would be used to attack the Rafah area
US sources indicate that the administration of President Joe Biden stopped some bomb shipments to Israel in April. after he was worried that it would be used to attack the Rafah area
A high-ranking US official announced on Tuesday (7 May 2024) that the government of thePresident Joe Biden has banned arms deliveries toIsraela week ago resisting wickedness.”Rafah“Israel
The CNBC news agency reported yesterday that Biden has tried to stop Israel’s full-scale attack on Rafah. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are taking refuge from the war in the area.
The source said When the leaders of Israel tend to decide to attack Rafah United StatesTherefore, they began to consider sending weapons to Israel. Especially weapons that have a chance to be used in Rafah. The United States began suspending shipments in April. already
“Results from consideration We stopped the shipment of weapons once last week. It included 1,800 2,000lb bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs,” the source said.
Four other sources said the delivery of weapons, which could be delayed for at least two weeks, includes missiles. Joint direct attack weapons or JDAM made by Boeing andexplodeSmall diameter bombs.
This delay in the delivery of weapons comes when Washington is putting pressure on Israel to cancel plans to attack Rafah. So that measures can be taken to avoid mass casualties of the population.
However, the White House and the Pentagon have not commented on the matter yet.
Although he did not say whether or not the United States would stop delivering weapons to Israel, “Carine Jean-Pierre“The White House press secretary insisted that Washington’s commitment to Israel’s security remains “strong.”
While at the Pentagon, it was reported on Monday (6 May 2024) that the government has not yet decided on a policy to stop the delivery of weapons to Israel.
The delivery of ammunition was delayed. This was the first time since the Biden administration offered full support to Israel. After being attacked by Hamas on October 7, 2024
Recently, on Tuesday (May 7, 2024), Israel seized the Rafah border checkpoint. and closed the main route for the delivery of aid in the Rafah area.
reference: CNBC
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2024-05-08 07:55:00
