Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?
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Al Jazeera examines a $2.8 billion US arms package to Israel, with experts debating whether it is proportionate to alleged threats or could lead to more civilian casualties in Gaza. The discussion features former US special envoy David Hale and Arms Control Association expert Daryl Kimball.
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Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?
Al Jazeera spoke with former US special envoy David Hale and Arms Control Association’s Daryl Kimball about whether the planned $2.8 billion US arms deal is proportionate to the threat Israel says it faces, or whether it could lead to more civilian casualties in Gaza.
Published On 22 Sep 202622 Sep 2026
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Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?
Al Jazeera spoke with former US special envoy David Hale and Arms Control Association’s Daryl Kimball about whether the planned $2.8 billion US arms deal is proportionate to the threat Israel says it faces, or whether it could lead to more civilian casualties in Gaza.
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* Here’s what to pay attention to at the UNGA
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