Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel - BBC News

The weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.

23 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesBy Max MatzaBBC NewsThe White House has told Congress it plans to send more than $1bn (£800m) in new weapons to Israel.

This comes despite the US being opposed to a full-scale invasion by the Israeli military on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

It said last week it had paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns civilians would be killed if used in densely populated areas.

The package can be blocked by Congress if a majority in both chambers object.

The package, confirmed by US media, would include $700m in tank ammunition, $500m in tactical vehicles and $60m in mortar rounds, according to the Associated Press news agency.

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