U.S. plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel | 4 Jan 2025 | Joe Biden’s administration has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, two U.S. officials said, with Washington maintaining support for its ally whose war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands. The deal would need approval from House of Representatives and Senate committees and includes munitions for fighter jets and attack helicopters as well as artillery shells. The package also includes small-diameter bombs and warheads, according to the sources. Some of the munitions deliveries could be furnished through current U.S. stock, while the majority would take up to several years to deliver, the source said.