Top Democrat Holds Planned $2.8 Billion Israel Bomb Sale
15 sourcesUpdated Sep 16, 2026
Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced Wednesday, September 16, 2026, a hold on the planned $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs. Meeks cited the lack of assurances on lawful use and civilian protection in Gaza and Lebanon. He states that the objection does not diminish U.S. support for Israel's security. Meeks's hold cannot independently stop the sale. The Trump administration has previously bypassed congressional review to expedite arms transfers to Israel. Sen. Chris Van Hollen is also expected to challenge the package. What is contested: none found in the record. All rated outlets agree on the core facts of the hold, the package details, and Meeks's stated reasons.
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Reader6hWe can't have medicare for all because it is too expensive, but the government can find $38 billion for another unnecessary war and $2.8 billion to placate the Israel lobby. That is not America First. It is war and Israel before the needs of Americans
Reader20hGod bless all who oppose helping Israel to destroy the lives of tens of thousands of innocent people. You are doing God's work.
I believe the arms sale is fine. I just worry that we may eventually need these bombs in the future.
This delay on the 2.8 billion sale looks like politics getting in the way of supporting an ally that needs the munitions for its defense.
Meeks is right to demand civilian protections before approving those 40000 bombs, too many innocents have already been hurt in past operations.
