Arms shipments to Israel begin with Trump's approval
With the approval of US President Donald Trump, arms shipments to Israel have accelerated once again. 1,800 MK-84 bombs that reached the Port of Ashdod have been distributed to the Israeli Air Force.
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With US President Donald Trump taking office, military support for Israel, which had been restricted during the Joe Biden era, has been increased once again. One of Trump's first actions was to clear the way for arms shipments to Israel. In this context, ammunition departing from Washington has entered Israeli territory.
BOMBS DISTRIBUTED TO AIR BASES
According to a statement made by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the shipment reached the Port of Ashdod last night. The bombs, which were loaded onto trucks there, were dispatched to various bases belonging to the Israeli Air Force. It is stated that the incoming ammunition will be used primarily in attacks carried out in Gaza.
KNOWN AS ONE OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE BOMBS
It was announced that the ship that reached Ashdod contained exactly 1,800 MK-84 bombs. The MK-84, the largest bomb in the Mark 80 series, weighs approximately 1 ton and has the power to penetrate thick concrete and metal surfaces. This US-origin ammunition is known for its wide-scale destructive effect.
76 TONS OF ARMS SUPPORT FROM THE US TO ISRAEL
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated that the incoming ammunition holds great strategic importance for the Israeli army (IDF) and the Air Force. Katz said, "The ammunition shipment that reached Israel tonight is a critical step that increases the strength of our army." Thus, the total amount of ammunition sent by the US to Israel has exceeded 76 tons.
POLITICAL SUPPORT FROM THE US TO ISRAEL
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel last night as the first stop of his Middle East visit. Rubio met with Israeli officials there and once again emphasized the US's unwavering support for Israel.