Some Weapons Deliveries to Israel Delayed for Review: Austin

Published on May 8, 2024

The Biden administration has delayed the delivery of some munitions to Israel as it reviews their use against civilians in Gaza, the nation’s top military official said. The Pentagon is reviewing some of the planned weapons shipments to Israel against the backdrop of a possible Israeli siege of Rafah in southern Gaza, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a May 8 hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Mr. Austin clarified that no decision had been made to halt the shipments in question altogether. “We are currently reviewing some near-term security assistance shipments in the context of the unfolding events in Rafah.” Mr. Austin said....

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