US prepares $2.8 billion deal to sell bombs to Israel

The Biden administration is preparing a deal to sell Israel 40,000 bombs weighing about 900 kg each for $2.8 billion. The package includes MK-84 and BLU-117 bombs, as well as I-2000 Penetrator warheads. This is the largest single sale of this type of weaponry in recent years, according to a US official who spoke to The Washington Post.

The Biden administration is preparing to finalize a major deal to sell bombs to Israel worth $2.8 billion. According to a US official who spoke to The Washington Post, the package includes 40,000 bombs weighing about 900 kilograms each. Among them are 20,000 MK-84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs. Additionally, the deal includes the supply of 20,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads, designed for penetrating fortifications. It is noted that this is the largest single sale of this type of weaponry in recent years. The information is based on the statement of one US official; no other sources or official confirmation are provided.