US Approves Over $15 Billion in Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions

The United States has approved major arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia valued at $9 billion, bolstering defenses for key allies as tensions with Iran persist and a fragile cease-fire holds in Gaza. The State Department announced the approvals late Friday after notifying Congress earlier that day. The packages aim to enhance security in the Middle East, where the Trump administration is pushing for Gaza reconstruction following a two-year war that killed tens of thousands. For Israel, the sales include four packages: 30 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters with related equipment for $3.8 billion; 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles for $1.98 billion; power packs for Namer armored personnel carriers at $740 million; and AW119Kx light utility helicopters for $150 million....