WSJ: Trump administration wants to sell $6 billion in weapons to Israel

The package, which would be sent to Israel, includes the purchase of 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, which will double the current fleet of this type of aircraft in the Israeli Armed Forces.

The overall package also includes the delivery of over 3,000 infantry fighting vehicles, valued at approximately $1.9 billion. According to documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal, the weapons would be financed from the US Foreign Military Financing program, under which Israel purchases most of its US-made military equipment. Deliveries are planned for the next two to three years.

The administration is at the stage of gaining allies

At this stage, the State Department seeks approval from four key bipartisan politicians: the leaders of the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees. The procedure for approving major arms deals requires the approval of these bodies before informing Congress and the public.

The arms sale request was submitted to leaders about a month ago, before the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar on September 9.

Aftermath of the Israeli attack in Qatar

The airstrike on Doha, site of the largest US military base in the Middle East , drew condemnation from US regional allies and sparked outrage from President Trump himself. The US president invited the Qatari prime minister to the White House for dinner and assured him that similar incidents would not be repeated.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Qatar immediately after visiting Israel, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel's right to attack Hamas leaders wherever they are. Rubio did not dispute this assertion.

In Jerusalem, Rubio expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict , while also declaring support for Israel's military actions in Gaza. Seth Binder, an expert on the U.S. arms trade, said the request for the sale of equipment was a signal of unconditional support.

Consistent US support for Israel

Despite periodic tensions between Trump and Netanyahu, the US administration has consistently supported Israel, which in recent days has also launched a ground offensive in Gaza. This offensive has been criticized by aid organizations and European countries due to the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the enclave.

The UN committee accused Israel of genocide , which Israel vehemently denies.