US discreetly sends 'Israel' more ammunition, missiles: Bloomberg

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Bloomberg
15 Nov 2023 03:54
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Bloomberg confirms that the Pentagon has increased its military aid to "Israel", such as laser-guided missiles, 155 mm shells, and night vision devices.

An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell from southern "Israel" towards the Gaza Strip, on Monday, Nov. 06, 2023. (AP)

The Pentagon has discreetly increased military assistance to "Israel", fulfilling requests that include additional laser-guided missiles for its Apache gunship fleet, 155mm shells, night-vision devices, bunker-buster munitions, and new army vehicles, as outlined in an internal Defense Department list.

This arms supply to "Israel" goes beyond the publicly known provision of Iron Dome munitions and Boeing Co. smart bombs, according to Bloomberg News. The deliveries persist even as officials in the Biden administration increasingly allegedly advise "Israel" to take precautions to avoid civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

The specific weapons requested by "Israel" are detailed in a document labeled "Israel Senior Leader" requests. This document, dated late October, is circulating within the Pentagon.

As per the document assessed by Bloomberg News, these weapons are either presently in transit or the Defense Department is actively endeavoring to ensure their availability from stockpiles located in the US and Europe.

In late October, to illustrate, the count indicates the delivery of all 36,000 rounds of 30mm cannon ammunition, 1,800 of the requested M141 bunker-buster munitions, and a minimum of 3,500 night-vision devices.

As reported by Bloomberg News, a spokesperson from the Pentagon refrained from delving into details. However, the Defense Department stated in a release that it is "utilizing various channels, including internal stocks and US industry channels, to guarantee that Israel possesses the necessary means for its defense."

“This security assistance continues to arrive on a near-daily basis,” according to the statement. The statement mentioned that the United States is swiftly furnishing precision-guided munitions, small-diameter bombs, 155mm artillery shells, and various other munitions.

Critics argue that the provision of artillery shells and other munitions from the US has fueled concerns among non-governmental organizations. They contend that these supplies have enabled "Israel" to carry out an extensive bombing campaign, leading to thousands of martyrs, according to health authorities in the Gaza Strip.