US Approves $20B Arms Sale to Israel Amid Controversy

The Biden administration has approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, including over 50 F-15 fighter jets and various munitions, despite the high civilian death toll in Gaza, which Palestinian health authorities estimate has surpassed 40,000. This decision has sparked significant controversy and calls for Congress to block the sale, as critics argue it enables further violence. Concurrently, ceasefire talks involving the US, Qatar, and Egypt face challenges, particularly after the assassination of Hamas negotiator Ismail Haniyeh. Vice President Kamala Harris, heading into the Democratic National Convention, will need to address this ongoing conflict in her campaign. Meanwhile, Boeing has secured a separate $2.5 billion deal with El Al Airlines for 737 MAX jets, amidst their ongoing quality control issues.