New shipment of weapons from the US arrives in Israel

In an effort to bolster Israel's war effort against Hezbollah and Iran, the United States helped deliver 6,500 tons of munitions and military equipment in just 24 hours. In a statement from Israel's Ministry of Defense, two cargo ships carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), and additional military equipment were offloaded at the ports in Ashdod and Haifa. 

The operation was led by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD), in coordination with its International Shipping Division, the IMOD Mission to the United States, and the IDF's Planning Directorate.

The equipment was then loaded onto hundreds of trucks from the IMOD's Logistics and Assets Department and the IDF's Technological and Logistics Directorate and transferred to IDF bases throughout the country. The large-scale global logistics operation was personally overseen by IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, at the Port of Ashdod. 

In a statement, Baram said, “At any given moment, cargo aircraft and ships are en route to Israel carrying thousands of tons of munitions and military equipment."

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also spoke about the mission, saying, “This expanding air and sea bridge directly strengthens the IDF’s capabilities and operational superiority.” He went on to say, "We will continue building our capabilities and guarantee Israel has every tool it needs to protect its citizens and defeat its enemies.”

Since the launch of Operation Roaring Lion, Israel has received over 115,600 tons of military equipment in 403 airlifts and 10 sealifts.