https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-plans-2-8bn-sale-of-2-000-pound-bombs-to-israelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-plans-2-8bn-sale-of-2-000-pound-bombs-to-israelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-plans-2-8bn-sale-of-2-000-pound-bombs-to-israel#u72686Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:01:08 +0000The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons package for Israel that includes heavy munitions. The planned transaction features approximately 40,000 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each, representing the largest planned sale of these controversial weapons in years. The package supplies Israel with additional United States-made heavy munitions during its ongoing military operations. The planned delivery involves powerful weapons that were previously halted due to concerns over Gaza.Why it mattersThe transaction follows earlier weapons sales approved by the administration in January