On October 22, 2024, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv. The Biden administration has informally notified Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, which includes munitions for fighter jets and helicopters. This deal requires approval from House and Senate committees and encompasses artillery shells, air-to-air missiles, small-diameter bombs, and warheads. A U.S. official emphasized Israel’s right to defend itself according to international law amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the 15-month war have failed, with President Biden set to leave office on January 20.
