Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.09.2026
Israel and Morocco move to upgrade diplomatic and commercial ties
Israel and Morocco have agreed to take further steps to upgrade their diplomatic relationship, including elevating their diplomatic missions to full embassies and appointing ambassadors, following a t
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
16.09.2026
Key House Democrat refuses to clear Trump’s $2.8bn arms sale to Israel
Pro-Israel Gregory Meeks raises concerns over threat to civilian lives from package of 40,000 one-ton bombsThe top Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee has thrown up a roadblock to one of t
World
theguardian.com
16.09.2026
Jerusalem Daily: US to send $2.8BN worth of weapons to Israel
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a double-tap strike while trying to save a paramedic.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Fidan: Israel is greatest threat to Syria's stability
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Israel currently represents the "greatest threat" to Syria's stability because it is threatened by "strong" neighboring countries.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
16.09.2026
Trump Administration Plans One of Largest U.S. Sales of Heavy Bombs to Israel
The proposed arms deal includes 2,000-pound bombs and bunker-busting warheads, and comes amid declining American public support for Israel.
World
wsj.com
16.09.2026
Washington set to approve $2.8 bn arms package for Israel
The US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in r
World
france24.com
16.09.2026
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?
The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in G
World
france24.com
16.09.2026
Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza
Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide
As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means
The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
At least 19 killed after building in Gaza City damaged by Israeli strikes collapses
Rescue workers say search for dozens of people hampered by lack of heavy machineryA building housing about 100 displaced Palestinian families collapsed on Wednesday in Gaza City, killing at least 19 p
World
theguardian.com
16.09.2026
Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza
A child has been killed in an Israeli double-tap strike as he rushed to help a paramedic wounded in an earlier attack.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Israeli cyber firm blamed for AI hacking breaches involving Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta
Cybersecurity incidents involving artificial intelligence models developed by Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta were reportedly caused by security failures in testing environments managed by Tel Aviv-based c
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
16.09.2026
JD Vance: US cannot be ‘subservient’ to Israel on Middle East policy
The U.S. vice president delivered another warning to Israeli officials, amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Politics
politico.eu
16.09.2026
Israeli court sentences settler to 22 years for killing Palestinian
The Nazareth District Court has sentenced Israeli settler Denis Mukin to 22 years in prison for the killing of 19-year-old Palestinian Diar al-Omari during a road-rage confrontation in May 2023.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
16.09.2026
Trump set to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, 16 September: The Washington Post reports that ICE is facing the fallout of their massive and 'reckless' hiring campaigns. Next, the Trump administration is planning to sell
World
france24.com
16.09.2026
El-Sayed grilled on Piker, Israel and socialist ties after Mike Rogers skips Senate debate
Abdul El-Sayed faced pointed questions on Hasan Piker's rhetoric, Israel and CAIR donations after his GOP opponent Mike Rogers skipped the Detroit debate.
Politics
foxnews.com
16.09.2026