Amid rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to immediately lift all restrictions and delays on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel following his inauguration, according to Israeli Channel 12 News.
This commitment from Trump’s team comes as Israel considers a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah, providing a window until Trump takes office to implement the promised changes.
Sources suggest that this assurance clarifies Israel’s willingness to temporarily pause military actions, with the understanding that support will be swiftly restored once Trump assumes office, Fox News reported, citing the Israel source.
Unnamed Israeli sources have confirmed the reports, the outlet said.
Currently, U.S. restrictions include an embargo on certain weapons shipments and limitations on various combat-related equipment, even if they don’t involve explosive ordnance. These restrictions have impacted Israel’s defense capabilities, especially as the military faces active fronts in both Lebanon and Gaza, necessitating strict control over ammunition and supplies, Fox notes. […]
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