https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-plans-to-send-powerful-bombs-to-israel-in-2-8b-weapons-saleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-plans-to-send-powerful-bombs-to-israel-in-2-8b-weapons-salehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-plans-to-send-powerful-bombs-to-israel-in-2-8b-weapons-sale#u73104Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:10:45 +0000The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion weapons sale to provide Israel with powerful heavy bombs. The package consists of 40,000 munitions, specifically 20,000 Mk84 and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, each weighing 2,000 pounds. This transaction represents one of the largest sales of its kind in years. While the administration moves forward with the delivery, the deal faces opposition from the top Democrat on a US House Committee and growing calls within Congress to end aid to Israel.Why it mattersThe delivery of 2,000-pound bombs increases Israel's heavy munitions stockpile during a p