Biden authorizes thousands more bombs for Israel despite urging Benjamin Netanyahu not to invade Rafah: Tel Aviv will get 1,800 unguided 2,000lb bombs each capable of flattening a city block and leaving a 40ft crater --The U.S. has authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel despite public outcry over the killing of civilians in Gaza --The new arms packages include more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs | 29 March 2024 | The U.S. in recent days authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, two sources familiar with the effort said on Friday, even as Washington publicly expresses concerns about an anticipated Israeli military offensive in Rafah. The new arms packages include more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs, said the sources, who confirmed a report in the Washington Post. Washington gives $3.8 billion in annual military assistance to Israel, its longtime ally. The package comes as Israel faces strong international criticism over its continued bombing campaign and ground offensive in Gaza and as some members of Joe Biden's party call for him to cut U.S. military aid.