NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 16, 2026Miami-Dade County
Trump administration plans $2.8 billion weapons sale including 2,000-pound bombs to Israel
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The Trump administration is planning to deliver 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of a $2.8 billion weapons sale. These specific munitions had their delivery paused by the Biden administration two years ago due to concerns over potential mass casualties in Gaza.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
A $2.8 billion military arms sale involving heavy munitions is advancing to Israel, restarting the transfer of weapons previously halted over civilian casualty concerns.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration plans to deliver 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
- The delivery is part of an upcoming $2.8 billion weapons sale.
- The Biden administration previously paused the delivery of these bombs two years ago over concerns regarding mass casualties in Gaza.
Who's Mentioned
locationIsrael“Recipient of the proposed $2.8 billion weapons package.”OrganizationGaza's Health Ministry“Provided casualty figures resulting from Israel's offensive.”OrganizationTrump administration“Planning the weapons sale and lifting previous pauses on bomb deliveries.”OrganizationHamas“Carried out attacks on southern Israel in 2023 and targeted by military operatio”locationGaza“Location where mass casualties were a concern”PersonJared Kushner“Trump's son-in-law and Mideast negotiator who met with Netanyahu.”OrganizationBiden administration“Previously paused the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs two years ago.”PersonBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister meeting with U.S. officials.”PersonDonald Trump“U.S. President whose administration advanced the weapons sale.”OrganizationCongress“Informally notified about the pending weapons deal.”