Biden Administration Approved Over 100 Secret Arms Sales to Israel

These disclosures, revealed during a recent classified briefing, encompass thousands of precision-guided munitions, bunker busters, and small arms. While only two major sales—totaling roughly $253 million—have faced public scrutiny due to the use of emergency authorities to bypass Congress, the sheer frequency of these smaller, non-notified transfers highlights the depth of U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International and a former administration official, described the volume of sales as extraordinary. He argued that the sustained pace of these transfers contradicts the administration’s claim that it is not directly involved in Israel’s tactical decision-making, noting that the campaign would likely be unsustainable without such consistent U.S. support.

This revelation has intensified pressure from progressive lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, who are calling for a suspension of military aid. Critics point to the Foreign Assistance Act, which prohibits providing arms to nations that restrict the delivery of U.S. humanitarian aid. This tension is underscored by recent admissions from State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, who acknowledged that Israeli government ministers have actively blocked the entry of essential supplies, such as flour, even as the population in Gaza faces the risk of famine.