Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office

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U.S. Plans $8 Billion Sale of Arms, Including Bombs, to Israel

The Biden administration notified Congress of a weapons package for Israel that is one of the largest new arms sales since the war in Gaza began.
The Wall Street Journal - 2d
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.
BBC News - 2d
Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
CBS News - 2d
Biden administration plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

State Department tells Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel.
ABC News - 2d
State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel

The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s war in Gaza who have urged a halt to weapons aid.
The New York Times - 2d
Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel

The yearlong campaign by the Japanese steelmaker for a $14.1 billion deal crashed against opposition to foreign ownership from political leaders and the United Steelworkers union.
The Wall Street Journal - 2d
Biden blocks US Steel sale

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden blocks US Steel sale President Biden has announced he will block the sale ...
The Hill - 2d
Biden Plans to Block U.S. Steel Sale to Nippon Steel After Long Fight

The embattled $14.9 billion bid will likely be scrapped if the President declines to approve Nippon Steel’s merger plan, administration officials said.
Inc. - 3d
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.
The Wall Street Journal - 3d

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