Meeks Blocks Major US-Israel Bomb Sale Over Safeguards
Top House Democrat Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion sale of tens of thousands of bombs to Israel, saying the administration hasn’t provided enough assurances the weapons will be used lawfully with civilian protections; the informal tiered-review process means he cannot veto alone, and killing the sale would require a veto-proof disapproval in both chambers, amid concerns about rapid weapons transfers and potential humanitarian-law violations by Israel. The action comes as lawmakers press for greater oversight and after ongoing debates over Israel’s use of US weapons in Gaza and elsewhere.