The United States is preparing to send a substantial shipment of munitions to ‘Israel’, further intensifying the ongoing war on Gaza. Reports indicate that the US has approved the transfer of over 3,000 powerful bombs to the Israeli military, coinciding with plans for a significant escalation of military operations in the region.
According to sources cited by Ynetnews, an Israeli news outlet, the Israeli air force is set to receive these munitions in the coming weeks, aimed at enhancing their readiness for a major offensive led by the Israeli occupation army’s Southern Command. In addition, more than 10,000 additional bombs are anticipated in the near future, replenishing Israel’s military stockpiles as it continues its aggressive actions not only in Gaza but also in Lebanon and Syria.
This latest shipment is part of a comprehensive arms package that includes MK-84 bombs, which are known for their destructive capability and have previously been linked to significant civilian casualties in Gaza. The transfer follows a similar shipment that was initially put on hold by the previous US administration but was resumed earlier this year.
As the situation escalates, Israeli occupation military officials have announced plans to broaden their offensive on Gaza. Israel’s Minister for Military Affairs, Israel Katz, confirmed that the military is preparing for a “vigorous” expansion of its assault, which has already seen the capture of the “Morag Corridor,” a strategic route connecting southern Gaza cities Rafah and Khan Younis. The Israeli occupation army has reported that Rafah, now completely surrounded, is the last refuge for over a million displaced Palestinians.
The intensified genocidal campaign has come at a staggering human cost. Since March 18, at least 1,630 Palestinians have been killed and more than 4,300 wounded across the Palestinian territory due to relentless Israeli bombardments and ground incursions.
Entire neighborhoods in Rafah and other southern areas have been flattened, with displaced civilians again forced to flee, this time with nowhere left to go.
Across the entire territory, essential infrastructure has been decimated, exacerbating the already dire conditions for over two million Palestinians trapped under blockade.
Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar English Website)
