Congress Blocks $2.8B Arms Sale to Israel | Irvine News

A $2.8 billion arms deal to Israel is under fire as top Democrat Rep. Gregory Meeks blocks it, citing urgent concerns over civilian protection and compliance with U.S. and international law amid mounting global scrutiny of Israel’s Gaza operations. While the Trump-era trend of fast-tracked military sales continues, Meeks demands stronger assurances — or risk bypassing Congress via a national security waiver. This tense moment underscores the high-stakes dance between alliance support and moral accountability in foreign policy.

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