Type:Notice
Citation:89 FR 101579
Reading Time:about 3 minutes
The Department of Defense is notifying the public about a proposed arms sale to Israel. This sale includes 13,981 tank cartridges and various support services, valued at $106.5 million. The U.S. considers this sale crucial for Israel's self-defense and believes it will not disrupt the military balance in the region. The Secretary of State has justified the quick sale due to an emergency situation, bypassing the usual Congressional review.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Defense wants to sell a bunch of tank bullets and help services to Israel for a lot of money, saying it's important to keep them safe quickly because there's an emergency. They didn't explain the emergency, but they promise it won't mess up the balance of power in the area.