Proposed U.S. sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

The Trump administration proposed a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel reportedly containing 20,000 MK-84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, each weighing 2,000 pounds. Representative Gregory Meeks placed the proposal under an informal congressional hold over civilian-protection and legal concerns, although the administration retains the option of bypassing the review through an emergency declaration. The package has not been approved.