Limit Defense Sales to Israel

Official: To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

IntroducedMay 21, 2025

International Affairs

Why This Matters

This bill aims to limit the sale of specific military equipment to Israel unless there are clear laws and assurances about their use. It seeks to ensure that military support aligns with international humanitarian standards.

If you care about how U.S. military aid is used, this bill could change the rules for selling arms to Israel.

Affects: This bill affects the U.S. government and its relationship with Israel regarding military support.

Summary

This bill prohibits the President from selling, transferring, or exporting certain defense articles or services to Israel, except in specified circumstances. Defense articles covered by the prohibition include BLU-109 bunker busting bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) assemblies, and 155mm artillery ammunition. Defense services directly related to such articles are also covered. The President may sell, transfer, or export such defense articles or services to Israel if (1) a law is enacted specifying the purposes for which such articles or services may be used, and (2) Israel provides written assurances that the defense articles or services will be used for those specific statutory purposes and in a manner consistent with certain other laws, including international human rights laws.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill would stop the President from selling certain military items to Israel without specific laws. 2. It requires a law to state the exact purposes for which these military items can be used. 3. Israel must provide written guarantees that these items will be used for the stated purposes. 4. The bill specifically lists types of military equipment that would be affected, like bombs and ammunition. 5. It emphasizes the need to follow international laws regarding human rights and humanitarian issues.