- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly complained about a reduction in U.S. arms shipments to Israel, despite U.S. officials claiming unawareness of such issues.
- Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s trip to Washington for discussions coincides with Netanyahu’s repeated grievances, amidst tensions over Gaza’s death toll.
- Netanyahu’s strategy involves publicizing his concerns to prompt a change in the U.S. stance on arms shipments, though this has not altered the U.S. response.
- The U.S. has acknowledged a single official pause in weapon deliveries concerning 2,000lb bombs over concerns of their use in densely populated areas in Gaza.
- U.S. officials, including National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, have found Netanyahu’s claims perplexing and disappointing, emphasizing U.S. support for Israel’s defense against Hamas.
- Gallant’s meetings in Washington will cover a range of topics, including the situation in Gaza, tensions at the Lebanon border, and the arms shipment controversy.
- Gallant is perceived as a bridge between the Biden Administration and Netanyahu, with his current visit likely to address the conduct and aftermath of the war in Gaza.
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