{"id":15215,"date":"2025-02-16T13:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T11:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rega.news\/?p=15215"},"modified":"2025-02-16T16:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T14:53:08","slug":"historic-u-s-arms-delivery-strengthens-israels-defense-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/historic-u-s-arms-delivery-strengthens-israels-defense-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic U.S. Arms Delivery Strengthens Israel\u2019s Defense Capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Israel, a significant shipment of American-supplied heavy aerial munitions, recently approved for release by the U.S. administration, was received and unloaded overnight (Saturday to Sunday). The operation, led jointly by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Ministry of Defense, involved the docking and unloading of a ship carrying MK-84 heavy bombs at Ashdod Port. The munitions were immediately transported via dozens of logistics vehicles from the IDF\u2019s Technological and Logistics Directorate to air force bases across the country.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RdaMDdcBjDI?si=6siK_j67MBRFGHHa\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<em>Delivery of the heavy bombs released | Photo: Public Relations and Spokesperson\u2019s Department, Ministry of Defense<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;A Critical Asset for the Israeli Air Force and the IDF&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15217\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15217\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/historic-arms-delivery-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/historic-arms-delivery-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/historic-arms-delivery-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/historic-arms-delivery-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/historic-arms-delivery-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/historic-arms-delivery-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israeli Air Force Jets Strike in Yemen | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the strategic importance of the newly arrived weapons stockpile: &#8220;The delivery of these munitions, authorized by the Trump administration, represents a critical asset for the Israeli Air Force and the IDF, reinforcing the unbreakable bond between Israel and the United States,&#8221; Katz stated.<\/p>\n<p>He added that during his latest discussions with U.S. Secretary of Defense, the U.S. reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring Israel receives the necessary military capabilities to secure its defense. Katz expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump and the American administration for their steadfast support of Israel and vowed to continue strengthening Israel\u2019s security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Largest U.S. Military Resupply in Israeli History<\/strong><br \/>\nTo date, Israel has received more than 76,000 tons of military equipment via 678 airlifts and 129 naval shipments, making this operation the largest air and sea logistical resupply in Israel\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>This unprecedented logistical operation highlights the growing strategic cooperation between Israel and the United States at a time of increasing security challenges in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A historic transfer of American munitions, including heavy air-to-ground bombs, has been received and unloaded in Israel. 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