Biden Approves $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel as Ceasefire Takes Effect

The weapons deal, including precision-guided munitions, proceeds despite criticism over Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

The Biden administration has approved a $680 million arms sale to Israel, including JDAM kits and small-diameter bombs, used extensively in past conflicts.
The arms sale coincides with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, though officials deny any connection between the two developments.
Critics argue the deal violates international and U.S. laws, citing evidence that U.S.-provided weapons have been used in attacks on civilians in Gaza and Lebanon.
Efforts by Senator Bernie Sanders and others to block portions of the $20 billion arms package to Israel have failed to gain sufficient support in Congress.
The decision underscores ongoing U.S. support for Israel, even as investigations report potential war crimes linked to these weapons in recent conflicts.