Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:33:37 +0500 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:33:37 +0500 60 U.S. approves $20bn arms sale to Israel amid Gaza conflict https://english.aaj.tv/news/330374568/us-approves-20bn-arms-sale-to-israel-amid-gaza-conflict <p><strong>The U.S. has approved the sale of $20 billion in fighter jets and military equipment to Israel. The Pentagon stated that the sale includes F-15 jets, tank cartridges, explosive mortar cartridges, and army vehicles.</strong></p> <p>The F-15 fighter jets are expected to be delivered starting in 2029, while other equipment will begin delivery in 2026.</p> <p>The US is committed to assisting Israel in maintaining its military capabilities, as stated by the Pentagon.</p> <p>Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant expressed gratitude for the US support, which helps Israel maintain its military edge in the region.</p> <p>Since the start of the Gaza war in October, the U.S. has provided Israel with thousands of highly destructive bombs and missiles.</p> <p>The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a heavy civilian death toll and has displaced nearly the entire population of 2.3 million.</p> <p>The US has faced criticism for its military support for Israel, as it seeks to avert a wider Middle East war through ceasefire efforts.</p> The U.S. has approved the sale of $20 billion in fighter jets and military equipment to Israel. The Pentagon stated that the sale includes F-15 jets, tank cartridges, explosive mortar cartridges, and army vehicles.

The F-15 fighter jets are expected to be delivered starting in 2029, while other equipment will begin delivery in 2026.

The US is committed to assisting Israel in maintaining its military capabilities, as stated by the Pentagon.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant expressed gratitude for the US support, which helps Israel maintain its military edge in the region.

Since the start of the Gaza war in October, the U.S. has provided Israel with thousands of highly destructive bombs and missiles.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a heavy civilian death toll and has displaced nearly the entire population of 2.3 million.

The US has faced criticism for its military support for Israel, as it seeks to avert a wider Middle East war through ceasefire efforts.

]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/330374568 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:13:58 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) An Israeli tank manoeuvres, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, July 9, 2024. REUTERS