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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment

President Joe Biden stated the U.S. Commitment to Israel's defense, providing defensive arms but withholding offensive weapons for a potential assault on Rafah, Gaza.
A planned munitions shipment to Israel included 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin emphasized the unwavering commitment to Israel's defense and noted the decision on suspending the munitions shipment was not definite.

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Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that the country was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.The shipment was supposed to consist of...

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Global News

U.S. confirms some weapons shipments to Israel paused over Rafah fears - National

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the administration was also reviewing some "near-term security assistance shipments" to Israel, but added U.S. support for Israel is "ironclad."

12 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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UPI

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday that the United States has delayed a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah could put civilians at risk.

12 days ago·Washington, United States

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Politico

Israel privately conveys ‘deep frustration’ that US confirmed weapons holdup

In closed-door talks with U.S. officials, the Israeli government has expressed “deep frustration” at both the Biden administration’s delay of a weapons shipment and U.S. confirmations to the media of the once-private halt. The publicity, they argue, could jeopardize hostage negotiations. That message, detailed to POLITICO by three people from the U.S. and Israel familiar with discussions that have taken place over the last 24 hours, is a sign th…

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The Economic Times

Why the US paused weapons shipment to Israel amid Gaza conflict

Amidst escalating violence in Gaza, the US has suspended a shipment of heavy bombs to Israel, citing concerns over civilian casualties. President Joe Biden emphasized the commitment to Israel's defense but stated that offensive weapons for densely populated areas would not be supplied. The decision comes amid a military assault in Rafah, raising questions about the impact of US arms in conflict zones. This development reflects a broader effort t…

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The Algemeiner

US Paused Weapons Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Operation Concerns, Pentagon Chief Confirms

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on US President Joe Biden’s proposed budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday confirmed that the Biden administration halted the delivery of high payload munitions to Israel due to concerns over a possible Israeli …

12 days ago·New York, United States

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Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion

Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion

U.S. confirms some weapons shipments to Israel paused over Rafah fears - National

U.S. confirms some weapons shipments to Israel paused over Rafah fears - National

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment

Israel privately conveys ‘deep frustration’ that US confirmed weapons holdup

Israel privately conveys ‘deep frustration’ that US confirmed weapons holdup

Why the US paused weapons shipment to Israel amid Gaza conflict

Why the US paused weapons shipment to Israel amid Gaza conflict

US Paused Weapons Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Operation Concerns, Pentagon Chief Confirms

US Paused Weapons Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Operation Concerns, Pentagon Chief Confirms

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