The Trump administration has approved a $24 million sale of over 20,000 U.S.-made assault rifles to Israel, igniting renewed debates over human rights implications. This decision follows a delay by the Biden administration due to fears about the potential misuse of these weapons by extremist settlers in contested regions.
Despite being a relatively small transaction in the context of the billions in military aid supplied to Israel, the sale underscores deepening concerns regarding Israeli settlements and their impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With the Biden administration moving forward with this deal against a backdrop of rising tensions, the situation prompts critical discussions about the future of U.S.-Israel relations and the ongoing geopolitical landscape.
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