White House delays F-15 sale to Israel despite congressional OK – Netanyahu accused the U.S. of holding back arms vital to the war effort. | JNS.org

(June 19, 2024 / JNS) – The White House is holding up delivery of a fleet of F-15 jet fighters to Israel.
The $18 billion sale of 50 fighter planes is “one of the largest arms deals with Israel in recent years,” The Wall Street Journal reported.
The sale had been delayed by two of four congressional leaders needed to sign off on major arms deals, but they removed their objections on May 22.