The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680 million arms sale package to Israel, a US official familiar with the plan is quoted as saying by Reuters, Al Jazeera reports.

The package, which was first reported by The Financial Times, includes hundreds of small-diameter bombs and thousands of kits that convert “dumb” bombs into precision-guided weapons, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

In a televised address on the ceasefire with Hezbollah, Netanyahu said one of the reasons for the deal was to “replenish stocks” of Israel’s weapons.

“I say it openly: It is no secret that there have been big delays in weapons and munitions deliveries. These delays will be resolved soon. We will receive supplies of advanced weaponry that will keep our soldiers safe and give us more strike force to complete our mission,” the Israeli prime minister said.

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