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📰 US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion The Trump administration has approved a massive new wave of arms sales: $6.67 billion to Israel and $9 billion to Saudi Arabia, announced as tensions rise in the Middle East over the possibility of U.S. military strikes on Iran. The State Department described the Saudi sale as 730 Patriot missiles and related gear, meant to “improve the security of a Major non‑NATO Ally” and boost its role in the region’s integrated air and missile defense system. For Israel, the $6.67 billion is split into four packages. The biggest chunk, $3.8 billion, is for 30 Apache attack helicopters equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting systems. The next largest, $1.98 billion, goes to 3,250 light tactical vehicles, used to move personnel and equipment deeper into the battlefield. Another $740 million is for power packs for armored personnel carriers, and the remaining $150 million is for a small number of light utility helicopters to complement existing fleets. The State Department insists that none of these deals will upset the regional military balance, and that all of them simply “enhance Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats” by strengthening its borders, infrastructure, and population centers. Israel “will spend” the money — the U.S. is not handing it cash — and the sales are framed as part of the U.S. commitment to help Israel maintain a “strong and ready self‑defense capability,” vital to American national interests. Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, accused the Trump administration of rushing the Israel deals in a way that “disregards Congressional oversight and years of standing practice.” He said the administration has “blatantly ignored long‑standing Congressional prerogatives” and refused to engage Congress on key questions about the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire and broader U.S.‑Israel policy. The sales come as Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan is entering its most difficult phase: disarming Hamas, deploying an international security force, and rebuilding a devastated territory after two years of war. Yet, at the same moment, the U.S. is approving billions of dollars in heavy offensive weapons for Israel and a huge new Patriot stockpile for Saudi Arabia, while also warning Iran of further strikes if it reconstitutes its nuclear program. The message is clear: peace is on the menu, but the real money is still on firepower. #Trump2026#USArmsSales#Israel#SaudiArabia#Gaza#Ceasefire#Iran#Defense#Congress 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸