The White House is delaying the $18 billion sale of 50 F-15 fighter jets to Israel amid heightened tensions between the two nations. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons during Israel’s ongoing conflict. In response, the White House canceled a high-level meeting with Israeli officials. The delay is causing significant political friction, reflecting deeper issues in US-Israel relations. Meanwhile, regional tensions are exacerbated by continued cross-border conflicts and internal political disputes in Israel.
In related developments, rocket sirens were activated near Israel’s borders with Lebanon and Gaza, signaling continued threats from militant groups in the region. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is expected to address followers in a memorial for a recently assassinated commander, further straining the already volatile situation.
