US Army Chief General Charles Q. Brown said Israel did not get the weapons it wanted from the United States. Reasons for this include, it would have affected the US military’s readiness at all times and limited weapons stockpiles. He made this comment on Thursday (March 28). British news agency Reuters reported this news.
The United States provides military aid worth $3.8 billion a year to Israel, a longtime ally. The US administration is pushing for the supply of air defense systems and ammunition to Israel. But some Democrats and Arab American groups are criticizing the administration of US President Joe Biden for continuing to strongly support Israel.
General Brown, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, “We are cooperating with them to the best of our ability.” They didn’t get everything they wanted.
In an event organized by the Defense Writers Group, he said, part of the reason for this is that we are not able or willing to provide the weapons they want at the moment.
Explaining his comments late Thursday, a spokesman for the chief of staff said Brown’s comments raised the issue of common practice before providing military assistance to any of our allies and partners.
In a statement, Navy Capt. Jeriel Dorsey said, “We review the impact on our stockpiles and our continued readiness to respond to any request for military assistance.” There has been no change in US policy. The United States continues to provide security assistance to its ally, Israel, in its fight against Hamas.
The number of Palestinians killed in almost six months of Israeli aggression in Gaza has exceeded 32,000. The Israeli army launched the offensive in response to Hamas attacks in southern Israel on October 7. Israeli authorities claim that 1,200 people have been killed and 253 taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
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