The Israeli Defense Ministry announced this morning (Sunday) that a shipment of heavy aerial bombs, recently released by the US, has arrived in Israel last night.
The ship, carrying heavy MK-84 munitions, a 2,000-pound general purpose aerial bomb, docked in Israel after President Donald Trump announced at the end of January that the shipment had been cleared for Israel's use. The vessel arrived at Ashdod Port, where the munitions were unloaded and transported on dozens of trucks to various Israeli Air Force bases.
Video: Shipment of heavy bombs received in Israel Photo: Public Affairs and Spokesperson's Department, Israeli Defense Ministry
"The delivery of munitions that arrived in Israel overnight and was released by the Trump administration is a significant asset for the Air Force and the IDF, and serves as further proof of the strong bond between Israel and the United States," said Defense Minister Israel Katz. "In our last conversation, Secretary of Defense [Lloyd] Austin reiterated the US commitment to continue providing Israel with all the necessary tools to ensure its security. I thank President Donald Trump and the American administration for their unwavering support for Israel - we will continue working together to strengthen our security."
So far, more than 76,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel via 678 flights and 129 shipments by sea, marking the largest air and sea lift in Israel's history.
