5000 Bombs

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Haaretz: Israel to Get 5000 US Smart Bombs, Bunker
Busters
VOA News
21 Sep 2004, 12:40 UTC

An Israeli newspaper says the United States plans to sell
Israel nearly 5,000 smart bombs, including 500 one-ton
"bunker buster" bombs that can penetrate two-meter thick
concrete walls.

The Haaretz newspaper reported Tuesday that funding for the
$319 million weapons deal would come from the U.S. military
aid to Israel.

According to the report, the U.S. Defense department pushed
for deal to maintain, what the newspaper calls, Israel's
military advantages and ensure U.S. strategic and tactical
interests.

Citing a senior Israeli security source, Reuters news agency
said the type of weapons sought under the deal are not needed
for use in Palestinian territories, but "bunker busters"
could serve Israel against Iran or possibly Syria.

Some information for this report provided by AP, Reuters.