The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion military aid package for Israel that would include 40,000 heavy bombs, according to multiple reports.It would be the largest proposed transfer of the powerful munitions to Israel in recent years, if it clears Congress.The proposed package includes 20,000 unguided bombs designed to destroy buildings and bunkers, known as MK-84 bombs; and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, which are warhead versions fitted with precision-guidance kits — both bombs are 2,000 pounds per unit.
Additionally, according to Reuters and The Washington Post, the proposal includes 20,000 much-tougher I-2000 penetrator warheads, which are designed to penetrate concrete or underground facilities before exploding.The package, which is not yet final, has been informally communicated to congressional committees that review major U.S.arms sales — and it's already drawing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.Sen.
Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is calling on Congress to reject the White House's proposal, and Sen.Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., vowed that lawmakers will "work to stop it."A Crane Army Ammunition Activity employee transports MK 84 2000-pound bombs, the same kind included in the reported arms package for Israel.
(U.S.Army photo by Hayley Smith, Crane Army Ammunition Activity)HOUSE DEMOCRATS FRACTURE BADLY OVER MASSIE AMENDMENT TO CUT $3.3B IN U.S.
AID TO ISRAEL"The American people are sick and tired of funding Israel's genocide in Gaza," Sanders wrote on social media, accusing the Trump administration of "doubling down" by providing $2.8 billion in bombs to the Israeli government."Not acceptable.Congress must reject these agreements."Van Hollen similarly criticized the proposed package and its use of U.S.
taxpayer funds, writing, "How is this America First? We will work to stop it."The State Department did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Israel's Ministry of Defense declined to weigh-in."All foreign arms sales are moving through the ...