The USA probably wants to send Israel kits to modify rockets. The precision weapons could be used to minimize the number of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.
Washington, D.C. – Israel could soon rely on precision weapons from the USA in the Gaza Strip: According to a report by the Wall Street Journal already some time ago US Congress received – even before the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7th. In the United States, people apparently expect a positive side effect of a delivery. The Spice weapon system could limit Israel’s attacks Gaza Strip more precise and thus avoid civilian casualties. But there are also opposing voices.
US State Department emphasizes Israel’s right to self-defense
Democratic MP Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution to condemn arms exports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ignoring U.S. policy demands to “avoid a ground invasion, civilian casualties and the reoccupation of the Gaza Strip,” she said in a press release. “The US already provides $3.8 billion in annual military aid to the Israeli government and has significant influence over its actions,” she stressed. Congress must therefore monitor the arms trade with Israel.
Omar demanded that the United States not allow arms shipments that directly violated international and U.S. law. How CNN Reportedly, Congress was only informed of the ongoing sale of the Spice weapons systems to Israel on October 31, which made it difficult for the US Congress to monitor the delivery.
The US State Department emphasized to the portal Newsweek the right to defend Israel. At the same time, however, it is relevant how the Israeli military is proceeding in the fighting in the Gaza Strip. “And that means applying targeted and cautious approaches to military operations and using systems such as precision-guided munitions that can reduce the risk of civilian harm.”
US weapons for Israel under discussion: conversion to controlled precision weapons
The Spice (“Smart, Precise Impact and Cost Effective”) weapon system from the American weapons manufacturer Rafael USA is used to convert unguided missiles. GPS-independent, more precise attacks against Hamas are possible. As the Times of Israel writes, the number of civilian casualties could be minimized.
According to the manufacturer, the missiles have a range of 60 to 100 kilometers, which would allow attacks from greater distances. The modified missiles would be fired from fighter aircraft and could also be used in areas where GPS use is not possible.
In the War in Israel The Gaza Health Ministry, controlled by the terrorist group Hamas, says the number of Palestinian victims has exceeded 10,000. More than 4,100 children were among those killed. US President Joe Biden has called for a “humanitarian pause” in view of the situation in the Gaza Strip in order to improve assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu does not want a ceasefire with Hamas
Netanyahu’s government has rejected the proposal for a ceasefire. This would only be possible with the release of the more than 200 hostages kidnapped by the terrorist organization Hamas on October 7th. Around 1,200 Israeli civilians were also killed in the attack.
Olaf Scholz (SPD) also rejects an immediate ceasefire, “because that ultimately means that Israel will let Hamas recover,” as the Chancellor said on Sunday (November 12th). Heilbronn voice, said. Like US President Biden, Scholz voted for “humanitarian breaks” in the Gaza Strip. (nhi)
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