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HamalSecurity

Trump Administration Advances Sale of 40,000 Ton Bombs to Israel

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

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Hebrew · 28 newsrooms covering

The Trump administration is moving forward with a sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, a deal reportedly initiated about a decade ago. The transaction's specifics and purpose remain undisclosed in the report.

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  • Trump administration advances sale of 40,000 ton bombs to Israel.
  • Deal reportedly finalized between Olmert and Trump about a decade ago.
  • Specifics of the sale, including value and type, are not detailed.
  • Reader comments express varied opinions on the purchase.
Trump Administration Advances Sale of 40,000 Ton Bombs to Israel
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The Trump administration is advancing a sale of 40,000 "bunker buster" bombs, each weighing one ton, to Israel. The deal, which has been in the works for about a decade, was reportedly finalized between former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and then-President Donald Trump. The sale also reportedly includes the signatures of Avigdor Lieberman and Yisrael Beiteinu party member Uriel Winter.

Details of the transaction remain unclear, including the exact value and the specific type of bombs. However, the sheer quantity of heavy ordnance raises questions about its intended use. The report does not specify when the deal was approved or when the bombs are expected to be delivered. The article includes commentary from readers expressing various opinions, some questioning the necessity of such a large purchase and others making unrelated remarks.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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