Posted on 07/03/25
| News Source: JPost
Legislators have proposed a bill authorizing US President Donald Trump to send B-2 bomber planes and bunker buster bombs to Israel if Iran is still found to be developing a nuclear weapon, Fox News reported on Wednesday.
The measure was proposed by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, (D- New Jersey), and Mike Lawler (R- New York) in an effort to allow Trump to "take actions to ensure Israel is prepared for all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon."
"Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, and one of America’s top enemies, can never have a nuclear weapon. That’s why I strongly supported our military actions earlier this month. Iran has killed scores of Americans, including our service members, and repeatedly attacked our key democratic ally, Israel. Israel must be able to defend itself against Iran, and ensure that Iran cannot rebuild its nuclear capabilities," Gottheimer said in a statement, as reported by Fox.
"This bill gives the president the authority to equip Israel with the tools and training they need to deter Tehran and make the world a safer place," added Lawler.
The bill did note that in the case of such an event, Trump would have to justify to Congress that he felt that it was vital to America's national security.