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Israel has received a shipment of MK-84 heavy bombs from the United States after the export restrictions previously imposed by the Joe Biden administration were lifted. This was reported by the Ministry of Defence of the State of Israel, Reuters reports.
The MK-84 is an unguided aerial bomb weighing more than 900 kilograms that can penetrate thick layers of concrete and metal, creating a wide area of impact. The Biden administration had previously banned their export to Israel due to their objectionable use in areas of documented hostilities, especially in Gaza.
Nevertheless, after Donald Trump took office, these restrictions were lifted, and the new delivery has already arrived in Israel. “This is another indicator of the valuable alliance between Israel and the United States,” said Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz.
