Rubio Signs Declaration to Expedite $4B in Arms to Israel 'Wrongly Withheld' by Biden

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that he has signed a declaration to fast-track the delivery of nearly $4 billion in military aid to Israel. This move reverses a partial arms embargo imposed during the Biden administration, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward its Middle Eastern ally.

"The decision to reverse the Biden Administration’s partial arms embargo, which wrongly withheld a number of weapons and ammunition from Israel, is yet another sign that Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump," Rubio stated.

Rubio’s announcement lands at a time when achieving a permanent ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas remains elusive. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with both sides locked in a brutal cycle of conflict that appears far from resolution.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has approved nearly $12 billion in major foreign military sales to Israel. This latest decision, coinciding with the repeal of Biden-era restrictions on military aid, sends yet another clear message about the administration’s unwavering support for Israel.

Just two days prior, the State Department approved a separate $3 billion arms deal for Israel, including bombs, demolition kits, and other weaponry. The deal reportedly includes 40,000 defense items, such as 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs, along with 4,000 Predator warheads valued at $2.04 billion. While the bulk of this weaponry is slated for delivery in 2026, the Pentagon hinted that some items may be shipped immediately from U.S. stock.

Rubio didn’t stop there. He greenlit a second package of munitions sales for delivery in 2028, valued at $675 million. In a statement, he reaffirmed the administration’s commitment: "The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America’s long-standing commitment to Israel’s security, including means to counter security threats."

This move underscores how deeply the current administration is entrenching itself in Israel’s corner. For better or worse, it appears the U.S.-Israel relationship is entering an era of even closer military and political alignment.