US Prepares Huge Military Deal to Send Heavy Bombs to Israel
Washington, Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
The Trump administration has proposed a $2.8 billion arms package delivering 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel, with US taxpayers funding the deal through Foreign Military Financing.
US Prepares Huge Military Deal to Send Heavy Bombs to Israel
The Trump administration has proposed a $2.8 billion arms package delivering 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel, with US taxpayers funding the deal through Foreign Military Financing [1][2]. This move, confirmed as of 16 September 2026, underscores continued strong defense integration between the two nations despite ongoing geopolitical tensions [1]. The proposed sale is just the latest in a series of Trump administration steps to improve Israel’s military capacity [1].
Historical Context and Policy Shifts
This approval marks a significant reversal from the Biden administration, which paused the delivery of these 2,000-pound bombs in September 2024 due to concerns regarding mass casualties in Gaza [2][3]. Upon taking office in early 2025, President Trump lifted this hold, aligning with a broader strategy to enhance Israeli defense capabilities [1][2]. In January 2026, the administration also approved a series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion, following a separate nearly $3 billion sale that bypassed standard congressional review in 2025 [1][2].
Funding and Domestic Reaction
The majority of the cost is expected to be covered by US foreign military financing, meaning American taxpayer dollars will fund the purchase [3][4]. This has sparked bipartisan unease, with Senator Chris Van Hollen criticizing the use of taxpayer money for a government led by a wanted war criminal, and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene noting that Americans did not vote for weapons to kill innocent people [3]. Public opinion polling indicates shifting sentiments, with 52% of Americans supporting a halt to weapons shipments in 2024 [4].