The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion munitions package for Israel that would include tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs, according to The Washington Post and Reuters.
The proposed package includes 20,000 MK-84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, along with 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads.
The weapons package has been informally communicated to congressional committees that review major arms sales. The Washington Post reported that the proposed transfer would be the largest U.S. sale of 2,000-pound munitions to Israel in recent years.
The heavy bombs have been used extensively by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon and have drawn scrutiny because of their potential impact in densely populated areas.
The Biden administration paused one shipment of similar bombs in 2024, while the Trump administration reversed that policy in January 2025.
The proposed sale comes amid continuing regional tensions and growing congressional debate over U.S. military support for Israel. The State Department and Israeli Embassy had not immediately commented on the proposed package.
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