US approves nearly $4 bn in Apache war helicopter sales to IsraelWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States said Friday it had approved a $3.8 billion sale to Israel of 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, as a fragile ceasefire is in place in Gaza. The sale was within a new package of nearly $6.7 billion in weapons to Israel, for which President Donald Trump has vowed strong support. Also in the package was a $1.8 billion sale of joint light tactical vehicles. The United States sends billions of dollars worth of military supplies per year to Israel, largely in aid rather than sales. Israel and Hamas reached a US-backed ceasefire in October that largely paused two years of war.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 31, 2026 02:48 UTC