Scoop: U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel

[demmiblue]

Source: Axios

The Biden administration last week put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Why it matters: It is the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment intended for the Israeli military.

The incident raised serious concerns inside the Israeli government and sent officials scrambling to understand why the shipment was held, Israeli officials said.

President Biden is facing sharp criticism among Americans who oppose his support of Israel. The administration in February asked Israel to provide assurances that U.S.-made weapons were being used by Israel Defense Forces in Gaza in accordance with international law. Israel provided a signed letter of assurances in March.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/05/israel-us-ammunition-shipment-hold

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. Bibi needs to agree to the ceasefire and to stop killing World Central Kitchen volunteers

I hope that the Biden administration is starting to play hardball with Bibi

[TomDaisy]

2. Amen. When Netanyahu comes to US, arrest him and send him to The Hague

[maxsolomon]

3. there's a ceasefire framework out there that Israel has agreed to.

Hamas keeps holding out for a complete end to the war and IDF withdrawal.

Including today's announcement.

[BlueGrimmy]

4. The details of this look counterproductive.

Obviously we don't know all the details, but Politico has an article saying the weapons being held are guided bombs (or maybe kits to attach to bombs to make then guided)?

We're going to protect civilians by forcing the Israelis to use unguided munitions?
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/07/us-concerns-over-israels-gaza-policy-led-to-weapons-holdup-00156528