Amid&nbsp;a devastating military operation in Gaza, with a tragically high civilian death toll, the Biden administration has chosen to move forward with a $320 million arms deal for Israel.

The deal centres&nbsp;on the transfer of Spice Family Gliding Bomb Assemblies, a type of smart bomb known for its high accuracy, from a US subsidiary of an Israeli defence company to the Israeli government, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

<h2>What are Spice Bombs?</h2>

Spice (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) bombs are air-to-ground weapons developed by&nbsp;Rafael USA, the American branch of one of Israel’s most prominent arms manufacturers.&nbsp;

These bombs belong to a family of guided munitions designed to enhance the precision of unguided bombs, effectively transforming them into GPS-guided munitions.

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Spice bombs use advanced guidance kits, integrating INS/GPS (Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System) guidance and electro-optical seekers for precise final targeting.

This technology significantly enhances their accuracy and targeting capabilities, making them more effective in striking intended locations.

The same bombs were used during the Balakot airstrikes in which&nbsp;the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019, targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist camp in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a response to the Pulwama attack.&nbsp;

The Pentagon has not disclosed the extent of military aid and equipment provided to Israel since the onset of the military operations on October 7.&nbsp;

The transfer coincides with growing international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the civilian death toll resulting from Israeli air strikes continues to mount.

Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video of tunnel destruction: Gaza

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On Monday (Nov 6), White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby acknowledged that "many, many thousands of innocent people" have lost their lives in Gaza.&nbsp;

Senior US&nbsp;officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have appealed to Israel to consider humanitarian pauses to facilitate the flow of aid into Gaza and the evacuation of civilians. However, the US&nbsp;has refrained from explicitly advocating for a ceasefire, citing concerns that it might benefit Hamas, reported CNN.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid a devastating military operation in Gaza, with a tragically high civilian death toll, the Biden administration has chosen to move forward with a $320 million arms deal for Israel.

Amid a devastating military operation in Gaza, with a tragically high civilian death toll, the Biden administration has chosen to move forward with a $320 million arms deal for Israel. The deal centres on the transfer of Spice Family Gliding Bomb Assemblies, a type of smart bomb known for its high accuracy, from a US subsidiary of an Israeli defence company to the Israeli government, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. What are Spice Bombs? Spice (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) bombs are air-to-ground weapons developed by Rafael USA, the American branch of one of Israel’s most prominent arms manufacturers. These bombs belong to a family of guided munitions designed to enhance the precision of unguided bombs, effectively transforming them into GPS-guided munitions. Also read | Netanyahu refuses to budge, rejects prospect of ceasefire yet again Spice bombs use advanced guidance kits, integrating INS/GPS (Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System) guidance and electro-optical seekers for precise final targeting. This technology significantly enhances their accuracy and targeting capabilities, making them more effective in striking intended locations. The same bombs were used during the Balakot airstrikes in which the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019, targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist camp in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a response to the Pulwama attack. The Pentagon has not disclosed the extent of military aid and equipment provided to Israel since the onset of the military operations on October 7. The transfer coincides with growing international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the civilian death toll resulting from Israeli air strikes continues to mount. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video of tunnel destruction: Gaza On Monday (Nov 6), White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby acknowledged that "many, many thousands of innocent people" have lost their lives in Gaza. Senior US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have appealed to Israel to consider humanitarian pauses to facilitate the flow of aid into Gaza and the evacuation of civilians. However, the US has refrained from explicitly advocating for a ceasefire, citing concerns that it might benefit Hamas, reported CNN. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

US to supply Israel with 'Spice bombs' used by India in Balakot strike. What are they?

The United States has approved another $290 million precision-guided bomb sale to Saudi Arabia, according to a notice to Congress released Tuesday.

The Trump administration approved selling Saudi Arabia 3,000 Boeing-made GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) munitions and related equipment, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice.

The sale comes in the final days of US&nbsp;President Donald Trump’s term. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s biggest buyer of American weapons, in a bid to pressure Riyadh to end a war in Yemen that has caused the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

"The [State Department's] Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today," the statement said on Tuesday.

The State Department said that Saudi Arabia requested to buy GBU-39 SDB I munitions with containers, support equipment and services, spare and repair parts.

The State Department said the proposed sale will help to improve "the security of a friendly country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic growth in the Middle East."

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has approved another $290 million precision-guided bomb sale to Saudi Arabia, according to a notice to Congress released Tuesday. The Trump administration approved selling Saudi Arabia 3,000 Boeing-made GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) munitions and related equipment, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice.

The United States has approved another $290 million precision-guided bomb sale to Saudi Arabia, according to a notice to Congress released Tuesday. The Trump administration approved selling Saudi Arabia 3,000 Boeing-made GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) munitions and related equipment, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice. The sale comes in the final days of US President Donald Trump’s term. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s biggest buyer of American weapons, in a bid to pressure Riyadh to end a war in Yemen that has caused the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. "The [State Department's] Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today," the statement said on Tuesday. The State Department said that Saudi Arabia requested to buy GBU-39 SDB I munitions with containers, support equipment and services, spare and repair parts. The State Department said the proposed sale will help to improve "the security of a friendly country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic growth in the Middle East." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump approves sale of 3,000 smart bombs worth $290 million to Saudi Arabia

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