On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack on Israel that shook not only Israel but the entire world. In retaliation, Israel launched devastating strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza and Hezbollah bases in Lebanon. Allegations have surfaced claiming that these attacks resulted in significant civilian casualties.
This situation is being described as a mass genocide, with the USA bearing significant responsibility alongside Israel. Since last October, the USA has supplied Israel with over 27,100 various types of bombs, 50 F-15 fighter jets, around 33,000 tank shells, 30 advanced medium-range missiles, and 50,000 mortar shells. Recently, the USA also provided Israel with a military package worth 1.42 trillion rupees.
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Because of these weapons, hundreds of civilians in Gaza and Lebanon have died. The USA has consistently supported Israel's security and has now stationed 34 warships in the Middle East to ensure that its ally is protected from any potential attacks by Iran and its associates.
Let's explore what kinds of weapons the USA has provided to Israel...
MK-84 Bombs...
The USA has provided 14,000 of these bombs, each weighing 907 kilograms. These general-purpose bombs can be deployed anywhere, causing massive destruction.
MK-82 Bombs...
The USA has supplied 6,500 of these bombs, each weighing 227 kilograms. These are also general-purpose bombs.
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3000 Hellfire Precision-Guided Air-to-Ground Missiles...
These missiles are incredibly difficult to evade and have been used to destroy numerous terrorist hideouts.
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2600 Air-Dropped Small Diameter Bombs...
These smaller bombs are used for tactical strikes.
1000 Bunker Buster Bombs...
These bombs are designed to penetrate underground bunkers where Hamas terrorists hide.
What has the USA recently sold to Israel?
50 F-15 Fighter Jets...
The USA has provided Israel with 50 F-15 fighter jets in a deal worth 18.8 billion dollars, or 1.57 trillion rupees.
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33,000 Tank Shells...
The USA has supplied around 33,000 120-millimeter tank shells to Israel, costing 774 million dollars or approximately 6484 crore rupees.
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Medium Tactical Vehicles...
The USA has provided Israel with numerous medium tactical vehicles in a deal worth 583 million dollars, or approximately 4884 crore rupees.
30 AMRAAM Missiles...
The USA has supplied 30 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) to Israel in a deal worth 102 million dollars or 854 crore rupees.
50,000 Mortar Shells...
The USA has provided 50,000 high-explosive 120-millimeter mortar shells to Israel, in a deal worth 61 million dollars or 511 crore rupees.
