US Representative Places Hold on $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel
Rep. Gregory Meeks says the Trump administration failed to provide sufficient assurances on civilian protection before the proposed arms transfer.
A member of the US House of Representatives has placed a hold on a proposed $2.8 billion sale of bombs to Israel, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Rep. Gregory Meeks said the Trump administration did not provide "sufficient assurances" regarding the protection of civilians in connection with the planned arms transfer, the report said.
Details on the specific munitions involved in the proposed sale, the timeline for the hold, or further comment from the Trump administration were not included in the available report.
Congressional holds on arms sales can delay or complicate proposed transactions, though the extent of Meeks' authority to block the sale outright was not specified in the source material.
This is a developing story and further details may emerge as more information becomes available.
Sources
- US lawmaker places hold on Trump administration’s $2.8 billion bomb sale to Israel — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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