US plans reported $2.8bn arms package for Israel involving 40,000 bombs
Al Jazeera reports a proposed weapons transfer that has raised questions about proportionality and potential civilian harm in Gaza.
The United States is reportedly planning a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel involving 40,000 bombs, according to Al Jazeera.
The proposal comes amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and continued US military support for Israel. The available material does not establish that the package has been formally approved, completed or delivered.
The reported scale of the transfer has prompted questions about whether it would be proportionate to the threat facing Israel and whether it could contribute to further civilian casualties in Gaza.
The type of bombs, their intended targets and any delivery timetable have not been specified. The material also does not outline the legal or policy basis for the proposed transfer.
The potential for civilian harm remains a concern raised in relation to the plan, rather than a confirmed outcome.
