U.S. Delivers 6,500 Tons of Arms to Israel in 24 Hours

Overview

• The U.S. moved about 6,500 tons of military gear to Israel within 24 hours, offloading two cargo ships at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa in what defense analysts called an unprecedented resupply.
• Israel’s Defense Ministry said several cargo aircraft also flew in equipment to reinforce the sealift during the same concentrated push.
• The cargo included thousands of aerial and ground munitions, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, trucks, air-defense interceptors, high-precision weapons, and armored components.
• IMOD said Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram oversaw the transfer to IDF bases and that the operation, coordinated with U.S. Transportation Command, is part of “Operation Roaring Lion,” which has delivered over 115,600 tons since February through 403 airlifts and 10 sealifts.
• Defense Minister Israel Katz said the surge strengthens IDF readiness for any front, while regional governments and humanitarian groups warned it could escalate fighting and undercut cease-fire efforts.