US decides to expedite transfer of $4 billion in military aid to Israel

In a statement from the US Department of State, it was noted that the administration of President Donald Trump approved nearly $12 billion for major foreign military sales to Israel during its tenure.

"I have signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

He explained that the decision to lift a partial arms embargo, imposed by the administration of former US President Joe Biden, which had wrongfully delayed certain shipments of weapons and ammunition to Israel, is further evidence that Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.

Rubio added that the Trump administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America's long-standing commitment to Israel's security, including measures to counter security threats.

US military aid to Israel

US provides significant military aid to Israel, a strategic partner of the US. However, Washington has previously imposed certain restrictions on the transfer of certain types of weapons, particularly during the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) operation in the Gaza Strip.

Recently, Western media reported that the US Department of State approved a potential sale of bombs, demolition kits, and other weapons to Israel, totaling around $3 billion. As Reuters pointed out, this marks the second instance of a quick approval for a weapons sale by the US to the Middle Eastern country.

Additionally, on February 25, The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration had overturned a Biden-era ruling that prohibited allies from using US-made weapons in ways that violate international humanitarian law.

Furthermore, it was mentioned that at the end of January, the Trump administration lifted restrictions on supplying Israel with heavy aerial bombs.