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March 27, 2024

Report: 69% of Israeli Arms Imports Come from United States
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In Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday. Austin said the civilian death
toll in Gaza has been "far too high," but he vowed the U.S. would keep
arming Israel. 
A new report by the arms control group SIPRI found that 69% of all arms
imported by Israel come from the United States. The group said U.S.
weapons, particularly warplanes, have played a major role in Israel's
attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.


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