Such determinations are rare, but not unprecedented, when administrations see an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting for lawmakers' approval.

For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism.

  • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Because Ukraine needs a weapon donor, not a weapon vendor.

    That said, Ukraine just received $250 million in weapon donations, approved by the previous Congress.