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Although publicly the president of U.S, Joe Bidencriticized Israel for failing to protect the lives of civilians in their military offensive on Linkhis administration continues to secretly authorize the delivery of weapons to that nation.
This is despite the fact that in recent weeks washington expressed concern about a future military offensive in Rafahin the south of Linkwhich threatens the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians who have taken refuge in that territory, escaping military operations in the north and center of the enclave.
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What is more, U.S avoided vetoing the last resolution of the United Nations Security Council which requires a ceasefire in Gazaunleashing Israel’s fury.
In retaliation, Israel canceled a trip by his advisors to Washington to discuss precisely the Israeli plan on Rafa.
However, over the weekend, The Washington Post revealed that the administration of Biden authorized the sending of thousands of bombs and 25 F-35A fighters for Israel.
The transfer of the warplanes was approved in 2008, so the State Department would not be required to re-notify Congress about the handover to the Israel. The same happens with the bombs.
The newspaper specified that the sources of its revelation are Pentagon and State Department officials who prefer anonymity because this new transfer has not been made public.
According to NBC News, the package that the United States will deliver to Israel includes more than 1,800 Mark 84 (or MK84) bombs of 907 kilograms (2,000 pounds) and approximately 500 Mark 82 (or MK82) bombs 227 kilograms (500 pounds).
The Mark 84 and 82 bombs are not guided by precision systems. However, NBC News emphasizes, in the past U.S provided Israel the system JDAMwhich basically It allows you to convert a normal bomb into a precision one.
These large bombs often cause harm to civilians and are believed to Israel already used them in Linkaccording to NBC News.
Although the Washington Post recalled that Israel used them in bombing to the refugee camp Yabalia on October 31, 2023, which left dozens of civilians dead.
“These are the bombs that can destroy entire blocks”said a senior administration official. Biden when referring to the MK84.
MK84 bombs leave craters in the ground 12 meters wide or more. They are almost never used by Western armies in highly populated locations due to the risk of civilian casualties, the Washington Post reported.
According to US authorities consulted by NBC News, Israel has provided the United States with assurances that it is using the weapons supplied within the laws of war, meet the requirements of the new White House national security memorandum that requires weapons delivered by Washington to comply with these regulations.
At this point, it should be noted that Israel receives $3.8 billion per year in military assistance from the United States. However, NBC News notes, there is growing criticism of Washington’s continued supply of weapons to that country six months after the start of the war, amid international scrutiny of Washington’s military tactics. Israel in Link and an increasing number of civilian deaths.
The Washington Post recalled that the sending of weapons to Israel It worries even Biden’s Democratic allies, who believe the US has a responsibility to retain weapons in the absence of an Israeli commitment to limit civilian casualties.
“The administration Biden “It needs to use its influence effectively and, in my opinion, they should receive these basic commitments before giving the green light to more bombs for Gaza,” said the Democratic senator. Chris Van Hollen.
O war in Gaza broke out on October 7, 2023 following an attack by Hamas militants in Israel which left 1,160 people dead, most of them civilians. Furthermore, the Islamists kidnapped around 250 people and took them to Gaza.
That same day, Israel He declared war on Hamas and promised to annihilate the Islamic group. So far, the Israeli air and ground offensive has caused 32,845 deaths in Gaza, most of them women and children.
Made by LockheedMartinthe F-35 It is the most expensive military aircraft in the world whose price can reach up to 100 million dollars.
It has three variants: the F-35A, the F-35B and the F-35C.
In 2018, Israel became the first country in the world to declare having used the F-35 in a combat operation.
At that time, local media indicated that Israel asked the United States for 50 F-35 aircraft and had already received at least nine. The remainder should be delivered in stages until 2024.
LockheedMartin presents to F-35 Lightning II as a fifth generation fighter “what combines advanced stealth with combat speed and agilityfully fissioned sensor information, enabled network operations and advanced sustainment.”
“The Lightning II is a single-engine, single-seat fighter designed for many missions with advanced sensors integrated into each aircraft,” the manufacturer states.
“Missions that are traditionally carried out by a small number of specialized aircraft – such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and electronic attack missions– can now be carried out by a squadron of F-35s, bringing new capabilities to many allied forces,” he adds.
Source: Elcomercio
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