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Tucker Carlson, a critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, has claimed that the United States has approved the delivery of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
Tucker Carlson, a critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, has claimed that the United States has approved the delivery of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. According to Tucker Carlson, four members of the U.S. Congress played a leading role in securing approval for the move, and these lawmakers are among prominent recipients of donations from the pro-Israel lobby. Speaking to U.S. broadcaster National Public Radio (NPR), Carlson said the destructive power of these bombs is six times greater than that of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. He said the bombs are being provided to Israel as a “gift” because the U.S. government will also cover their cost, with funding approved by the U.S. Congress.
According to U.S. sources, the relevant congressional committees have already been informally notified about the matter. Reports indicate that a large portion of the package will be provided through U.S. foreign military assistance. However, the U.S. State Department has not formally commented on the pending arms sale. According to reports, these bombs have also been supplied to Israel in the past. Concerns over civilian casualties resulting from their use led the previous U.S. administration to halt the delivery of one shipment in 2024. Tucker Carlson, a U.S. political commentator, has criticized the move, saying that the funding for the arms package ultimately comes from U.S. financial resources. He has also raised questions about the policy positions of some members of Congress regarding Israel.
