US House Democrat Vows to Block Arms Sale to Israel
Gregory Meeks, a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced Wednesday he will not support the sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Meeks cited concerns that the munitions might not be used in accordance with international law. The Trump administration had intended to sell $2.8 billion worth of munitions to Israel, including tens of thousands of the heavy bombs. While Congress reviews such sales, Meeks' objection alone cannot stop the deal if President Trump declares an emergency. Trump has previously bypassed congressional review for arms sales to Israel, reflecting his close ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Meeks, representing New York, stated his commitment to Israel's security but expressed serious, unresolved concerns about how the proposed 40,000 bombs, described as highly destructive, would be used in densely populated areas of Gaza and Lebanon.
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