US EditionTrump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion
- On Friday, the U.S. State Department approved a $6.67 billion arms package to Israel and notified the U.S. Congress of the sales.
- Amid rising Middle East tensions, approvals came as President Donald Trump pushed a Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction plan and concerns about possible U.S. strikes on Iran.
- The Pentagon said 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters at $3.8 billion include rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, with AM General LLC as the principal contractor.
- The U.S. State Department said the sales would not alter the military balance and Israel will spend $740 million on power packs for armored personnel carriers in service since 2008.
- The deals were split into four separate sales packages, with $150 million allocated for a small number of light utility helicopters for Israel.
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