US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel - Reuters
US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel Reuters
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"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"the tank shells should be immediately provided to Israel in the interests of US national security."
— Antony Blinken , Politician
"Washington continues to be clear with the Israeli government that it must comply with international humanitarian law and take every feasible step to avoid harm to civilians."
— Antony Blinken , Politician
"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Rubio's decision to use emergency authority to bypass congressional review showed a lack of preparation for the war on Iran."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defence articles and defence services is in the national security interests of the United States."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Bypassing congressional review of the arms sale exposes a stark contradiction at the heart of this administration’s case for war."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
"Rushing to invoke emergency authority to circumvent Congress tells a different story."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
"Rubio's decision to use emergency authority to bypass congressional review showed a lack of preparation for the war with Iran."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Rushing to invoke emergency authority to circumvent Congress tells a different story."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Bypassing congressional review of the arms sale exposes a stark contradiction at the heart of this administration’s case for war."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
"Rushing to invoke emergency authority to circumvent Congress tells a different story."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
The current Secretary of State of the United States.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gregory Meeks is a U.S. Congressman and the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
U.S. Secretary of State.
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The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million munitions sale to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million munitions sale to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation.
The U.S. administration used emergency powers to authorize the sale of approximately 14,000 tank shells to Israel without Congress’ approval.
The Biden administration used emergency authority to allow the sale of about 14,000 tank shells to Israel without congressional review.
The US State Department approved a $151.8 million munitions sale to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation requiring immediate action.
The US State Department approved a $151.8 million munitions sale to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation requiring immediate action.
The US State Department approved a $151.8 million munitions sale to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation requiring immediate action.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million weapons sale to Israel, invoking emergency authority to waive congressional review amid ongoing attacks on Iran.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of bomb casings to Israel, bypassing congressional review, citing national security interests amid the Iran conflict.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of munitions to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency that required immediate action.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of munitions to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency that required immediate action.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of munitions to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency that required immediate action.
The U.S. State Department approved an emergency sale of 1,000-pound bomb casings to Israel, bypassing congressional review, amid escalating tensions with Iran.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of munitions to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation.
The U.S. Department of State approved an emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review, amid escalating conflict with Iran.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million munitions sale to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency situation.
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of munitions to Israel without congressional review, citing an emergency that required immediate action.
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