Scoop: Israeli defense minister will bring a long weapons wish list to Washington

[demmiblue]

Source: Axios

Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant will come to Washington next week with a long list of U.S. weapons Israel wants to receive in an expedited manner, two Israeli and U.S. officials said.

Why it matters: Since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, Israeli Defense Forces have become increasingly reliant on U.S.-made weapons for the war in Gaza and would depend on them if the conflict with Hezabollah in Lebanon escalates.

U.S. weapons supply to Israel is increasingly being scrutinized as many inside the Democratic Party and some inside the Biden administration call for putting conditions on Israeli use of U.S.-made weapons.

Driving the news: Gallant is expected to arrive in Washington on Sunday for his first visit to the U.S. since assuming office more than one year ago.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/21/israel-weapons-wish-list-senate-hamas

[Lonestarblue]

1. I hope Biden tells him to go pound sand.

[MOMFUDSKI]

2. Not one more

bullet.

[Basic LA]

3. Running low on those Toddler Maimers.

For purely self defense, shut up!

[prodigitalson]

4. how banana republic of him

[kacekwl]

5. The U.S.

should also give the Defense Minister a long list of their own. You know, recommendations.

[SergeStorms]

6. Tell him to go....

talk to the House republicans. Oh, and get in line; the people of the United States are first in line, then Ukraine, and he can squeeze in behind them.

If there's any money left after those two. Good luck!

[Ford_Prefect]

7. Hell no. Enough is enough.

First they want more weapons, then they want us to pay for them.

[Deep State Witch]

8. Considering that Bibi is Working With House Repugs

To undermine Biden, Joe should tell him to get stuffed.

[Hotler]

9. Sorry, not in the budget. nt

[Aussie105]

10. NO!

Just no!

Knowing what you would do with them, no.

And stop playing the 'You owe us!' game.
That became null-and-void a while back.

[Elessar Zappa]

11. Put conditions on any weapons transfers.