Washington: US President Donald Trump, after assuming power, is taking a slew of decisions in favour of Israel. According to the latest report, Trump has directed the US military to lift the ban on the supply of 2,000-pound (907 kg) bombs to Israel. To recall, the former president Joe Biden had imposed the ban. According to a report by The Guardian, Trump stated on Air Force One, “We have released them. We will give them to Israel today. They have paid for it, and they have been wanting these bombs for a long time. These bombs were kept in storage.”
Why did Joe Biden stop the delivery of bombs to Israel?
According to the reports, Joe Biden was concerned that Israel might use these bombs against the general population living in Rafah, Gaza. Hence, he stopped the delivery of bombs. The ban was imposed during the Israel-Gaza conflict. When Trump was asked why he was supplying these destructive bombs, he responded, “Because Israel bought them.” A 2,000-pound bomb, when detonated, can cause massive destruction in an area.
Power of this bomb?
- American weapons maker General Dynamics and Ordinance Tactical Systems have manufactured this bomb.
- It is known as the Mark-84.
- The bomb weighs 2,000 pounds, or 900 kg.
- The explosion from this bomb affects an area up to 360 meters from the point of detonation, destroying everything in its path.
- The energy released from the blast is so intense that almost every building within 800-1,000 meters is completely destroyed.
- The bomb can pierce through 3.4 meters of concrete and 15 inches of metal.
- The explosion creates a crater 50 meters wide and 11 meters deep.
Why Were Bombs Given Amid Ceasefire?
When Trump was asked why bombs were being sent to Israel amid a ceasefire, he responded, “Because they had purchased them.” Earlier on Saturday, Trump had said on Truth Social, “Many things ordered by Israel and paid for were not sent by Biden. They are now on their way.”
Reuters had reported last year that after the October 7, 2023, attack by Palestinian Hamas militants from Gaza, the Biden administration had provided Israel with thousands of 2,000-pound bombs. However, one shipment was held back.
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