US Delaying Some Weapons Shipments to Israel, Austin Confirms by Andrew Thornebrooke – US Politics News

The Biden administration has delayed the delivery of some munitions to Israel as it reviews their use against civilians in Gaza.
The Pentagon is reviewing some of the planned weapons shipments to Israel against the backdrop of a possible Israeli siege of Rafah in southern Gaza, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during a May 8 hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Mr. Austin clarified that no decision had been made to halt the shipments in question altogether.
“We are currently reviewing some near-term security assistance shipments in the context of the unfolding events in Rafah,” Mr. Austin said.
“We’re assessing. We have not made any final decisions on this yet. … There are some things that we’re taking a closer look at.”…