Israel has reportedly reached out to the United States, requesting a substantial $10 billion in emergency military assistance.
This aid package, as revealed by The New York Times, is being assembled into a bill by Congress in collaboration with the White House.
The proposal includes funds not only for Israel but also for Ukraine, and Taiwan, and addressing border issues in the US-Mexico region.
During a visit to Israel, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer mentioned discussions about providing ammunition, replacement supplies for the Iron Dome missile defence system, precision-guided bombs, and JDAM kits that can transform standard bombs into precision munitions.
These developments come amid a significant escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Following a cross-border attack by the Palestinian Hamas group, Israel launched an extensive air campaign on the Gaza Strip, leading to the displacement of over a million people, nearly half of Gaza’s total population.
The situation in Gaza has become dire, with severe shortages of electricity, water, food, fuel, and medical supplies, as residents are forced to evacuate their northern areas due to Israeli warnings.
The conflict began when Hamas initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, which involved rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel, citing retaliation for violence against Palestinians and the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
In response, the Israeli military initiated Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets within the Gaza Strip.
The toll from this conflict has been devastating, with over 2,800 Palestinians, including 750 children, losing their lives in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, and more than 1,400 Israelis killed. The situation remains extremely volatile.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı