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U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel (www.axios.com)

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The Biden administration last week put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Why it matters: It is the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment intended for the Israeli military. The incident raised serious concerns inside the Israeli government and sent officials scrambling to understand why the shipment was held, Israeli officials said.

President Biden is facing sharp criticism among Americans who oppose his support of Israel. The administration in February asked Israel to provide assurances that U.S.-made weapons were being used by Israel Defense Forces in Gaza in accordance with international law. Israel provided a signed letter of assurances in March.

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[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

The US and Israel have both said it was a logistical problem, not a political or legal problem. CNN

Of course you found the absolute worst take that had no real information and all of the conjecture.

The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel, according to a source familiar with the matter, who did not disclose why the decision was made. The hold is not connected to a potential Israeli operation in Rafah and doesn’t affect other shipments moving forward, the source said.

Asked about the paused shipment, a National Security Council spokesperson cited ongoing security assistance to Israel.

“The United States has surged billions of dollars in security assistance to Israel since the October 7 attacks, passed the largest ever supplemental appropriation for emergency assistance to Israel, led an unprecedented coalition to defend Israel against Iranian attacks, and will continue to do what is necessary to ensure Israel can defend itself from the threats it faces,” the spokesperson said.

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It was the only article released at the time I posted it. Every other article I could find cited it as the source. That’s so discouraging. I really thought there was hesitation in supply.

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It turns out it was in fact withheld due to the pending Rafah attack.

https://apnews.com/article/biden-bombs-gaza-netanyahu-israel-rafah-432aa51e3569d1a73b22273295b1a53f

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Well shit. I apologize. But now you've got officials saying one thing and then the other. This is usually what we get with the GOP in the white house.

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

No apology needed. At first it was only that Axios article, without a named source. Then the CNN article stated that the reasons were unconfirmed. This is the first article citing White House officials, and it’s still not a direct communication.

At this point I’d like to hear of an official change in stance, or at least formal condemnation of the Rafah attack, before being certain that this indicates change.

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