Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8bn package of 907kg bombs, including 40,000 MK-84 and BLU-117 bombs. These munitions, among the most destructive, have been used by Israel repeatedly in civilian areas, drawing criticism from rights groups. The sale has been informally notified to congressional committees, while the State Department stated it does not comment on proposed sales before formal notification.