The planned package includes a deal worth $3.8 billion for 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and $1.9 billion for 3,250 infantry assault vehicles for the Israeli army
The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval to sell Israel $6.4 billion in support equipment and weapons, including attack helicopters and troop carriers, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Israel’s military said it had expanded operations in Gaza City on Friday and bombarded Hamas infrastructure.
The news of the proposed sale came days before world leaders were set to gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly next week, at which the UN Security Council is also due to hold a high-level meeting on Gaza.