Trump Approves Massive $7.4 Billion Arms Deal with Israel

Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, as Israel’s army was ordered to prepare plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the territory.
Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal
President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.
Trump Approves Massive $7.4 Billion Arms Deal with Israel Amid Controversy
U.S. Moves Forward with Military Sales Despite Pushback The Trump administration has officially approved a $7.4 billion arms deal with Israel, despite opposition from Democratic lawmakers. The deal includes munitions,
Trump says Gaza will be given to US by Israel
President Trump said Friday that Gaza will be given to the U.S. by Israel, expanding on his plan for an American takeover of the war-torn region that he warned involves the permanent relocation of Palestinians.
Israel Orders Army To Plan Palestinians' 'Voluntary' Departure From Gaza After Trump Proposes US Takeover
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to prepare for the "voluntary" departure of Palestinians from Gaza, a move that follows US President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate Gazans.
Donald Trump’s plan in Gaza is ‘strengthening’ Israel’s power in the region
Strategic Analysis Australia Director Michael Shoebridge says Donald Trump’s plan in Gaza is “strengthening” Israel’s power in the region.
As Israel Expands West Bank Operation, Two Soldiers Are Killed
Israel’s military said this week that its campaign targeting militants, which local Palestinians have called one of the most ...
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Limits of military power: Israel struggles for global legitimacy
“If Israel continues to rely so heavily on its military power, the guilt, emotional extortion and the influence it wields as a result will diminish,” Levy warns. This perspective is rarely ...
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. It doesn’t guarantee a peaceful end to a devastating war
After 467 days of violence, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a detailed peace plan. But with more negotiating ahead, the ...
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Lebanon: How Israel, Hezbollah, and Regional Powers Are Shaping Its Future
Hezbollah’s political and military power has, however, greatly diminished over the last year. Israel decimated its leadership and rank-and-file in their recent conflict; its major regional ...
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Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Hamas Attack
The heavy toll of the attacks — 1,200 killed in Israel ... governing powers.” He said he hoped General Halevi’s resignation would herald a more hawkish mind-set among the top military ...
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This Country's Military Reserve Force Is Big Enough to Be Its Own Army
Israel also has a total of 612 aircraft ... This crossroads has historically helped Egypt rise to prominence as a military power. From the days of the Pharaohs millennia ago to now, Egypt has ...
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Israel faces the risk of a war with Turkey - opinion
The Knesset must act swiftly to equip Israel’s leaders with the tools to set policy to meet the challenges posed by a resurgent Turkey and other emerging threats.
Israel Bombs Power Station and Two Ports in Houthi-Controlled Yemen
DUBAI (Reuters) - Israeli warplanes bombed a power station and two ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen on Friday in retaliation for Houthi drone and missile strikes against Israel, and pro-Houthi media ...
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Israel orders military to prepare plan for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza
Israel's defense minister said Thursday that he had instructed his military to prepare a plan ... on the enclave since 2007 when Hamas took power two years after Israel withdrew from the ...
Partnership in a new global paradigm
Israel’s new ambassador to the United States, Yechiel “Michael” Leiter, is committed to maintaining Israel’s security buffers ...