Do not clear the Trump administration's proposed $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel at this time due to unresolved concerns about lawful use and civilian protections.

The Trump administration has not provided sufficient assurances that these weapons will be used by the Netanyahu government in accordance with U.S. law and with appropriate protections for civilians. I therefore will not clear this sale at this time.

Meeks committed that he would not clear the proposed bomb sale to Israel at this time because the administration had not provided sufficient assurances on legal use and civilian protections.

Meeks Places Hold on Trump Administration’s $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel - Press Releases - House Foreign Affairs Committee
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“I therefore will not clear this sale at this time.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Meeks officially announced he would not clear the proposed $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel at this time.

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Meeks Places Hold on Trump Administration’s $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel - Press Releases - House Foreign Affairs Committee
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“Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York said he would withhold approval for the sale”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): AP independently reported that Meeks placed a hold/withheld approval, while noting the administration might later bypass the usual congressional review process.

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Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration's plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel
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