https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-planned-sale-of-controversial-bombs-to-israel-is-largest-in-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-planned-sale-of-controversial-bombs-to-israel-is-largest-in-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-planned-sale-of-controversial-bombs-to-israel-is-largest-in-years#u72442Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:45:36 +0000The Trump administration has moved to approve a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, marking the largest munitions transfer of its kind in years. The proposed package features 40,000 powerful 2,000-pound bombs, resuming deliveries of the controversial heavy munitions. Administration officials have informally communicated the proposed transaction to congressional committees as they push for formal approval. This transfer follows previous weapons sales approved in January 2026, intensifying congressional debates surrounding ongoing arms transfers and civilian impacts in the region.Why it matters