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Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, opposes President Trump's proposed $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, which includes 40,000 2,000-pound bombs. Meeks expresses concern that these weapons may not be used in accordance with international law, especially regarding their potential use in densely populated areas like Gaza and Lebanon. Despite Meeks' objections, Trump could still proceed with the sale due to his close ties with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government.
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The Trump administration plans to sell $2.8 billion worth of munitions to Israel, including 40,000 highly destructive bombs such as MK-84 and BLU-117. The sale includes 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s, and 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads. This proposed deal was informally communicated to congressional committees for review but faces opposition from some Democrats like Rep. Gregory Meeks, who argues that the bombs may not be used in accordance with international law. The Leahy laws bar US assistance to foreign military units linked to abuse or killings; however, the State Department had already flagged five Israeli units before the war in Gaza began. Critics also note declining US public support for Israel since the 2023 Gaza conflict, particularly among Democrats.
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Top Dem on foreign affairs committee opposes Trump-proposed $2.8B arms sale to Israel
Rep. Gregory Meeks worries bombs would not be used in line with international law
U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, said on Wednesday he would not support the sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns the munitions would not be used in accordance with international law.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion US that will include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, according to a U.S. official familiar with the sale.
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The leaders of congressional committees review such sales under an informal process, but Meeks' objection alone is not enough to prevent the president from going ahead with the sale.
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objection → review → sale
Trump has sidestepped Congressional review before to expedite military sales to Israel, reflecting his close ties to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government even before the two countries launched the war on Iran on Feb. 28.
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The planned sale, which has been informally communicated to relevant congressional committees that weigh in on large arms sales, includes 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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who → plan → anonymity
News of the package was first reported by The Washington Post.
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The State Department and the Israeli Embassy did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Department → respond → comment
In a statement, Meeks said he is committed to Israel's security.
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"But the Trump administration’s proposed sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, some of the most destructive munitions in our arsenal, raises grave, unresolved concerns about how these munitions could be used in densely populated areas of Gaza and Lebanon," he said.
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he → propose → Gaza
U.S. public support for Israel has fallen since the Gaza war began in 2023, particularly among Democrats.
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war → fall → Democrats
A June Quinnipiac University poll found 48 per cent of voters and 66 per cent of Democrats believe the United States is too supportive of Israel, up from 16 per cent and 20 per cent when the question was first asked in 2017.
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question → find → 2017
The 2,000-pound bombs have been regularly used by Israel in Gaza as well as in Lebanon, drawing scrutiny from human rights experts.
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bombs → use → experts
More than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's military campaign, according to Gaza health authorities.
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A UN inquiry determined that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, a charge Isarel rejects.
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Isarel → determine → charge
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
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U.S. → attack → Feb.
Iran responded with strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host U.S. bases.
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that → respond → bases
U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions.
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strikes → kill → millions
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