Trump lifts the suspension of sending heavy bombs to Israel

Chijioke Obinna

Trump lifts the suspension of sending heavy bombs to Israel

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced that has raised the suspension to supply about 1,800 American heavy bombs (exceeding 900 kilos) to Israel who declared in May last year, Joe Biden, as a pressure measure to force a High fire in the Gaza Stripfinally reached on January 15, 2025.

Although it is true that Biden supported the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip -What has caused more than 47,300 to the stop the fire- and maintained the armament supply, He decided to paralyze in May 2024 the sending of these mass bombs for fear of being used in densely populated areas of Rafah, south of the Palestinian enclave.

“Let’s free them today. (Israel) He has been waiting for them for a long time And we have been storing them for a long time, “Trump said in statements to the American media accompanied this last Saturday in the presidential plane.

Consequently, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuhe thanked the US President for his decision. “Thanks President Trump for fulfilling your promise To give Israel the tools to defend himself, face our common enemies and ensure a future of peace and prosperity, “the president has known in a message posted on his X account.

Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has also appeared on social networks to thank the US President for his decision.

“Thank you, President Trump, for another leadership sample by releasing the crucial sending of defense material to Israel. The region is safer when Israel has what he needs to defend himself,” said the minister.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.