The United States State Department has approved the sale of $147.5 million worth of equipment to Israel, bypassing Congress in an emergency determination due to the urgency of Israel's defensive needs. This is the second time this month that the Biden administration has approved an emergency weapons sale to Israel, in support of their war against Hamas in Gaza. The sale is likely to be met with criticism from those who oppose the Biden administration's support of Israel, but is also seen as a sign of the administration's commitment to Israel's security.
