Middle East Crisis: With $20 Billion Weapons Deal, U.S. Aims to Help Israel and Deter Iran
New York Times
The White House, which has told Congress it is allowing a large package of future arms sales to Israel, has tried to contain opposition to the deal while working to avert a regional war.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/23/world/israel-hamas-gaza-war