Trump’s proposed sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel is facing resistance, with Representative Gregory Meeks placing a hold on the $2.8 billion package. The senior Democrat is demanding answers about civilian safety and how these weapons would be used.
That is a meaningful challenge, but it does not mean Democrats have permanently stopped the transfer. A congressional hold is not the same as a final ban, and the administration could still seek to move the deal forward.
The bigger question is why anyone should expect a weapons package of this scale to pass without serious scrutiny. When civilian lives are at stake, asking where bombs will fall and what safeguards exist should be a basic responsibility.
Supporting an ally does not mean approving every weapons request without questions. Americans deserve transparency, and civilians deserve more than vague assurances about their safety.
Meeks has raised an obstacle. Whether it leads to lasting restrictions remains to be seen. Should Congress allow this sale to proceed without stronger protections for civilians? #USA #Trump #Israel
