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Congress OKs Israel F-15 sale as Biden takes heat on heavy bomb pause

Key Democrats have reversed their hold on an $18 billion fighter jet sale to Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu lambasts Biden over a munitions hold.

By Bryant Harris

18 months ago

House passes bill to undo Biden’s partial Israel weapons hold

The House passed a bill that would force Biden to halt his hold on a heavy bomb shipment to Israel even as other arms transfers proceed.

By Bryant Harris

19 months ago

Israel F-15 sale in jeopardy as congressional support wanes

A key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats.

By Bryant Harris

21 months ago

House eyes higher dollar thresholds for arms sales notices to Congress

House efforts to speed up arms transfers by raising congressional notification thresholds has irked some arms control advocates who say it cedes oversight.

By Bryant Harris

23 months ago

Turkey F-16 sale not a done deal, even with Sweden’s NATO bid on track

At least two key U.S. lawmakers have not committed to greenlighting the Turkey F-16 sale, citing concerns beyond Sweden's NATO accession.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

House drafts bill to strike Iran proxies amid Israel-Hamas war

Rep. Mike McCaul is preparing a draft bill to strike Iran's proxies amid fears the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate into a broader Middle East war.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago