Trump set to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel

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What happened

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 2.8 billion dollars' worth of bombs to Israel.

Key facts

  • 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 2.8 billion dollars' worth of bombs to Israel.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:33:12 UTC.

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  1. Trump admin. approves sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel in upcoming weapons deal

  2. Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

  3. Trump set to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel

  4. Senators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general

  5. Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza

  6. Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifies

  7. Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites

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