The administration has said it paused that earlier transfer to keep Israel from using the bombs in its growing offensive in the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Biden administration moving forward on $1 billion arms package for Israel
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Mr. Calvert’s bill, the administration argued, also could breach Mr. Biden’s constitutionally granted authority as commander-in-chief to make foreign policy decisions.
White House threatens to veto 'misguided' bill requiring Biden to send arms to Israel
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