Israel thanks the US for arms sales worth 20.000 billion dollars

Israel thanked the United States on Wednesday for the sale of a large package of military weapons worth $20.000 billion, including 50 F-15 fighter jets, approved yesterday, and for the fact that both countries "remain united in defense of the free world." ».

"As Israel and our security services remain on high alert, I want to express my gratitude to our allies who stand united with us in the face of the hate-filled threats of the Iranian regime and its terrorist allies," the president said in a message on X. , Isaac Herzog.

Herzog thanked President Joe Biden and other American leaders for their "steadfast commitment in words and deeds" to Israel's security. "We stand united in defense of the free world," he stressed.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also expressed gratitude for this arms shipment, starting in 2029, a "critical initiative for Israel's strength increase and maintenance of its qualitative military advantage in the region."

"As we fight to defend Israel on seven different fronts, your message of support and commitment to Israel's security is clear," thanked the Defense Minister in reference to the Iranian threat, which Israel places in several scenarios where allies of the regime operate. from the ayatollahs: Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza and the West Bank; Hezbollah in Lebanon, pro-Iran militias in Syria, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq or the Houthis in Yemen; besides Iran.

The United States Government approved this Tuesday the sale to Israel of this large package of weapons, in the midst of growing tension in the Middle East, where Iran is expected to attack Israel in retaliation for the death of the leader of the Hamas political office. , Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran; and Hezbollah's top military chief, Fuad Shurk, in Beirut, two weeks ago, less than eight hours apart.

"The United States is committed to Israel's security and it is vital to its national interests to help Israel develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability," the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

The most important part of the package is the 50 F-15 aircraft worth $18.820 billion, as well as the sale of 30 medium-range missiles for $102,5 million; 33.000 tank cartridges for 774 million; 50.000 mortars for 61 million and tactical vehicles for about 583 million dollars.

In May, the Biden Administration stopped sending 3.5000 bombs to Israel due to their possible use in densely populated areas such as Rafah, the southern tip of the Gaza Strip. EFE and Aurora