New Delhi. Donald Trump is going to take oath as the new President of America on January 20. Apart from the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East, Trump is formulating his policy regarding the ongoing war against the Houthi rebels of Lebanon and Yemen. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has played the game. The US State Department has informed Congress (US Parliament) about the plan to sell arms worth $8 billion to Israel. This consignment of weapons includes missiles, ammunition and other weapons. However, it requires approval from House and Senate committees.
This step has been taken just 15 days before Democratic Party President Joe Biden leaves office. Now Trump of the Republican Party is going to take power. Trump has already given an ultimatum to Hamas that if Hamas does not kneel down, they will have to face consequences. On one hand, America is expressing condolences towards the innocent people killed in Gaza. On the other hand, he is not shying away from supporting Israel in the war. In August, the US approved the sale of $20 billion to Israel for military equipment including fighter jets.
America is playing the role of elder brother
The new shipments to Israel now include air-to-air missiles, Hellfire missiles, artillery shells and bombs. According to the BBC report, President Joe Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to protect its citizens. Whatever Benjamin Netanyahu is doing is in accordance with international laws. They have the right to defend themselves from attacks by Iran and its proxy organizations such as Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi rebels. We will continue to provide the capabilities needed to defend Israel.
Trump is working on pressure strategy
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US accounted for 69% of Israel’s major conventional weapons imports between 2019 and 2023. However, it is also important to understand that the policy of America’s incoming President Donald Trump is also not anti-Israel. Trump is directly working on a strategy of pressure against other terrorist organizations including Hamas. They have a similar policy regarding Volodymyr Zelensky in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Tags: America News, Donald Trump, Israel News, Joe Biden
FIRST PUBLISHED: January 5, 2025, 07:12 IST
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