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- The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, according to a new Pentagon report.
- The package includes the sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel.
- Each bomb weighs roughly 2,000 pounds, or about 900 to 1,000 kilograms.
- The approval came after restrictions previously imposed by the Biden administration were removed.
- The move signals a major shift in US military support for Israel, reversing the earlier policy limits.
What to watch next
- Whether the bombs are delivered and deployed amid ongoing conflict
- Any further arms packages or policy reversals by the Trump administration on Israel
- Reactions from lawmakers or international bodies to the lifting of restrictions
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