America authorizes sending more bombs and warplanes to Israel. The 2,000-pound bombs have been linked to previous incidents that led to Israel inflicting heavy casualties on Palestinians while using them to bomb the Gaza Strip.
The new package comes as Israel faces strong international criticism for its continued bombing campaign and ground attack in Gaza. Some Democrats and Arab American groups criticize President Joe Biden's administration's steadfast support for Israel. But Biden pledged to continue supporting Israel despite the increasing public disagreement between him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.