First U.S. weapons shipment since start of war with Hamas arrives in Israel
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Soldiers in Kfar Aza, Israel, on Tuesday walk past tanks moving outside of Kibbutz Kfar Aza where days earlier Hamas militants attacked this kibbutz near the border with Gaza. Photo: Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images
The first plane carrying U.S. weaponry arrived at Israel's Nevatim Airbase on Tuesday, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari said.
Details: Hagari said the ammunition would "enable significant strikes and preparations for additional scenarios" as Israeli forces prepare for a wide-ranging offensive against Hamas following the militant group's surprise air, land and sea attack Saturday.
The big picture: At least 900 Israelis and 830 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting began. Thousands of people have been injured and tens of thousands of others have been displaced.
- President Biden said Tuesday the U.S. "has Israel's back" and will make sure it "can defend itself today, tomorrow — as we always have."
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to Israel this week.
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