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Israel Monitors US Arms Sales to Egypt, Gulf States Amid Javelin Missile Concerns
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Israel is closely monitoring U.S. approval of over $2 billion in arms sales to Egypt, Kuwait, and the UAE, with particular concern over an $832 million deal for Javelin anti-tank missiles to Egypt. The U.S. maintains that the sales will not alter the regional military balance, despite Israeli worries about the Javelin's effectiveness. The approvals follow the U.S. waiver of human rights restrictions on military financing for Egypt.
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- Israel is closely watching U.S. arms sales totaling over $2 billion to Egypt, Kuwait, and the UAE.
- Israel is particularly concerned about an $832 million sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Egypt.
- The U.S. State Department stated the proposed sales will not alter the regional military balance.
- The UAE will purchase $1.04 billion in laser-guided APKWS-II weapons, likely for deterrence against Iran.
- Kuwait will receive $400 million in repair services and parts for its Patriot air defense systems.
- The sales were announced after the U.S. waived human rights restrictions on military financing for Egypt.
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