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July 3, 2025

U.S. Approves $510 Million Sale of Bomb Guidance Kits to Israel
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Israel's Likud party is pressing for the formal annexation of the
occupied West Bank, saying it hopes to complete the takeover ahead of a
parliamentary recess at the end of July. This comes as Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed he'll visit Washington, D.C., next week to
meet with President Trump.

This week, the State Department and the Pentagon approved a $510 million
sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel. The sale comes as The Guardian
reported Israel used a U.S.-made 500-pound bomb when it attacked a
crowded beachfront cafe in Gaza on Monday, killing dozens of
Palestinians, including children celebrating a birthday.


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