U.S. Pushes for $1 Billion in Military Sales to Israel

The Trump administration seeks congressional approval for approximately $1 billion in military exports to Israel, including bombs and armored bulldozers. The proposed sales involve over 4,700 bombs valued at $700 million and equipment from Caterpillar worth more than $300 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The Trump administration has formally requested congressional approval for military hardware transfers to Israel worth close to $1 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The proposed arms deals focus on supplying 4,700 bombs, each weighing 1,000 pounds, which amount to more than $700 million of the total sales value.

Additionally, the deal includes armored bulldozers manufactured by Caterpillar, contributing over $300 million to the proposed package, sources indicated.