The US intends to sell armaments to Israel for $8 billion, according to a US official.

President Joe Biden’s administration has alerted Congress of a possible $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a US source said on Friday, as Washington maintains backing for its partner, whose assault in Gaza has killed tens of thousands.

According to Axios, the agreement would require clearance from House and Senate committees and would contain bombs for fighter planes, attack helicopters, and artillery rounds. Axios reports that the cargo comprises small-diameter bombs and warheads. The State Department did not reply to a request for comment.
For months, protesters have called for a weapons embargo against Israel, but US policy has largely remained constant. In August, the United States approved the sale of $20 billion in fighter aircraft and other

The Biden administration claims it is assisting its friend in the fight against Iran-backed militant organizations like as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen. Despite worldwide condemnation, Washington has supported Israel during its attack on Gaza, which has displaced almost all of Gaza’s 2.3 million people, produced a humanitarian crisis, and sparked claims of genocide, which Israel rejects.
The Gaza health ministry estimates that over 45,000 people have died, with many more believed to be buried under debris.

Diplomatic attempts have so far failed to end Israel’s 15-month-old war in Gaza, which began with a Palestinian Hamas militant strike on October 7, 2023, that killed 1,200 people and took around 250 hostages, according to Israeli estimates. Washington, Israel’s main supporter and weapons supplier, has already vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.  Democrat Joe Biden is set to leave office on January 20, and will be succeeded by Republican President-elect Donald Trump. Both are fervent supporters of Israel.