State Department bypasses Congress to clear tank ammunition sale to Israel: 'Vital to US national interests'
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The Biden administration cleared the sale of $106.5 million worth of tank ammunition to Israel with Secretary of State Antony Blinken bypassing Congress.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Friday. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
"The Government of Israel has requested to buy thirteen thousand nine hundred eighty-one (13,981) 120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose with Tracer (MPAT) tank cartridges," the State Department said. "Also included are publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support."
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