The Biden administration put a halt to a significant shipment of over 20,000 assault rifles to Israel, which was initially advanced during the Trump era. The sale, totaling $24 million, concerned the State Department due to evidence that such arms could be diverted to Israeli settlers involved in the illegal occupation of the West Bank. This pause comes amid escalating settler violence and plans for permanent annexation by Israeli officials, pushing against international law and raising alarms about the potential impact on global legal frameworks.
The Biden administration paused a shipment of over 20,000 assault rifles to Israel, amid concerns they could be used by settlers for illegally occupying the West Bank.
Israeli officials funnel weapons to settlers who engage in violence against Palestinians, as the Israeli government ramps up its plans for permanent annexation of the West Bank.
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