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The United States has announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4bn in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during the war in Gaza.

The state department has signed off on the sale of $6.75bn in bombs, guidance kits and fuses, in addition to $660m in Hellfire missiles, according to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

The proposed sale of the bombs “improves Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and serves as a deterrent to regional threats”, the DSCA said in a statement.

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[–] sheetzoos@lemmy.world 3 points 30 minutes ago

Fun fact: Genocide Donald is the oldest president the United States has ever had.

[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

The ceasefire has been in effect since January 19. Gazans have been returning to their rubble. There have been prisoner swaps and hostage releases.

So, for context, this is an improvement. Selling arms that aren't actively being used is a whole lot better than when they are.

Again: not directly funding an ongoing genocide was not a major hurdle nor the big ask it was made out to be.

A ongoing and lasting ceasefire is an extreme gamechanger on Israel policy.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 26 minutes ago (1 children)

Are you fucking for real? You are trying to spin this as positive? Y'all are delusional.

[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 minutes ago

I am indeed making the delusionally brave stance of spinning a seemingly lasting ceasefire as a positive.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 26 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Imagine paying off student loans with that money.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 24 minutes ago

Imagine eliminating homelessness with that money.

[–] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

"But we need indentured servants!" - the rich

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