Biden Administration Faces Scrutiny for Over 100 Secret Arms Sales to Israel

The Biden administration made over 100 weapons sales to Israel since the Gaza conflict began, keeping each transaction below congressional approval thresholds. Sales include precision-guided munitions, small-diameter bombs, bunker busters, and small arms. Critics, including Ari Tolany of the Centre for International Policy, raise transparency concerns, citing a loophole used similarly under the Trump administration for Saudi Arabia and UAE. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro pushed for reporting requirements. The administration also publicly disclosed three major sales totaling over $570 million. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated the aid supports Israel's legitimate self-defense. The Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance (CHIRG) process is being used to evaluate US arms use but is slow. UN special rapporteur Gaviria Betancur called for urgent action to protect Palestinian rights.

The Biden administration made over 100 weapons sales to Israel since the Gaza conflict began, keeping each transaction below congressional approval thresholds. Sales include precision-guided munitions, small-diameter bombs, bunker busters, and small arms. Critics, including Ari Tolany of the Centre for International Policy, raise transparency concerns, citing a loophole used similarly under the Trump administration for Saudi Arabia and UAE. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro pushed for reporting requirements. The administration also publicly disclosed three major sales totaling over $570 million. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated the aid supports Israel's legitimate self-defense. The Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance (CHIRG) process is being used to evaluate US arms use but is slow. UN special rapporteur Gaviria Betancur called for urgent action to protect Palestinian rights.

The Biden administration made over 100 weapons sales to Israel since the Gaza conflict began, keeping each transaction below congressional approval thresholds. Sales include precision-guided munitions, small-diameter bombs, bunker busters, and small arms. Critics, including Ari Tolany of the Centre for International Policy, raise transparency concerns, citing a loophole used similarly under the Trump administration for Saudi Arabia and UAE. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro pushed for reporting requirements. The administration also publicly disclosed three major sales totaling over $570 million. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated the aid supports Israel's legitimate self-defense. The Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance (CHIRG) process is being used to evaluate US arms use but is slow. UN special rapporteur Gaviria Betancur called for urgent action to protect Palestinian rights.

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