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Joe Biden is considering $18 billion in new arms supplies to Israel

Anthony Blinken spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last night

Apr 2, 2024 06:47 52

US President Joe Biden's administration is considering whether to advance a major $18 billion arms transfer package to Israel that would include dozens of F-15 jets and ammunition, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. the question.

The sale of 25 F-15 aircraft from "Boeing" (Boeing) of Israel has been under review since the US received the official request in January 2023, one of the sources said.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke last night with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and stressed that Washington continues to try to make progress in its efforts to end the Gaza ceasefire, the State Department said in a statement.

Blinken has reiterated that the US looks forward to working with the new Palestinian Authority cabinet that was unveiled by Abbas last month.