US Arms Deal with Israel Highlighted as Barrier to Peace by Palestinian Diplomat

Abu Shuaib criticized Washington's long‑standing support for Israel, specifically citing a proposed $2.8 billion weapons package that includes 40,000 bombs, each weighing around 2,000 pounds. He argued that such military assistance not only fuels the conflict but also deepens the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians, Syrians, and Lebanese families who have lost loved ones over the years. The ambassador warned that continued arms transfers undermine any prospects for a negotiated settlement and call for the international community to halt such supplies.