Trump sending Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs despite cease-fire: report

President Trump greenlit the delivery of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, according to a report.

As many as 1,800 MK-84 bombs will be shipped off to the Jewish state in the coming days — reversing a Biden administration hold on the explosive supply, Israeli officials told Axios.

The Israeli government was reportedly notified by the Pentagon about the release on Friday, the day before Hamas released four hostages as part of the cease-fire agreement.


Former US President Donald Trump shaking hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida
Trump reportedly is ending 1,800 MK-84 bombs to Israel in the coming days. Anadolu via Getty Images

The massive bombs were held in storage since May, when Biden decided to hold off on a delivery out of concern Israel would cause significant civilian devastation by unleashing the weapons in densely populated areas of Gaza.

The US previously delivered more than 10,000 of the bombs — known as “bunker busters” because they can reach deep underground before detonating — to Israel during the war.

The halt caused a major strain on the US’s relationship with Israel.


Senior Airman Jennifer Peterson and Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Phelps, in uniform, preparing to move Mark 84 bombs inside a hardened structure at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
The bombs are known as “bunker busters” because they can reach deep underground before detonating. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook

The news comes just days after outgoing Israeli ambassador to the United States Mike Herzog revealed he expected Trump to reverse the ban within his first few days in office.

“We believe that Trump is going to release, at the beginning of his term, the munitions that haven’t been released until now by the Biden administration,” Herzog said.

The White House did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

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