Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Biden Administration Weighs Sending USD 1 Billion More in Weapons to Israel: Report

Amid ongoing conflict with Iran and war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is considering more than USD 1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, including tank ammunition, military vehicles and mortar rounds, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US officials.

According to the report's officials, deals including "$700 million in 120 mm tank ammunition, $500 million in tactical vehicles and less than $100 million in 120 mm mortar rounds" are under consideration and would need to be approved by Congress.

BREAKING: The Wall Street Journal reports the Biden administration is considering sending an additional $1 billion in new weapons to Israel

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According to the report, the weapons deliveries could take months or years to fulfil. However, there is no official US or Israeli confirmation of the report.