US approves bomb transfer to Israel despite Gaza aid workers' deaths
The Guardian US — April 4, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC
Summary: The Biden administration approved the transfer of thousands of bombs to Israel on the same day Israeli airstrikes killed seven aid workers in Gaza. The US authorized over 1,000 MK82 500lb bombs and small-diameter bombs. Washington provides $3.8bn in annual military assistance to Israel. Biden expressed outrage over the deaths but did not pause the arms transfer. Israel pledged to adjust practices after the incident.
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