On the same day that IDF airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the unintentional deaths of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen, the Biden administration authorized the transfer of more arms to Israel, three US officials told The Washington Post.
This development underscores the US government's commitment to maintaining its supply of military aid to Israel.
President Joe Biden expressed profound dismay over the incident, emphasizing the humanitarian mission of the victims who were distributing food in the war-torn region.
The Israeli government acknowledged the airstrike, characterized it as accidental and pledged a thorough and transparent inquiry into the matter.
The approved US arms package includes over a thousand MK82 bombs, a similar quantity of small-diameter bombs, and bomb fuses, under previous Congressional authorizations. This approval came before the fatal airstrike, with delivery not anticipated until at least 2025. The US retains the option to halt such transfers but has chosen not to in this instance, even amid calls for a reassessment following the attack.
