Biden administration notifies Congress of $12.87 billion arms sale to Israel

The Biden administration has notified Congress of a $12.87 billion weapons package for Israel. The package contains thousands of bombs, missiles, and artillery shells, making it one of the largest arms sales since the war in Gaza began in 2023. The new weapons package includes some items which have raised concerns among Democrats who have opposed the transfer of large bombs to Israel. They are calling for Joe Biden to reduce deaths in Gaza by pressuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire.