(Reuters) - Exclusive: Shocking Revelation! U.S. Senator Reveals American-Made Bomb Used by Israel to Eliminate Hezbollah Leader in Beirut
Mark Kelly, Chair of Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, disclosed in an NBC interview that Israel employed a 2,000-lb (900-kg) Mark 84 series bomb to take out Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. This marks the first U.S. acknowledgment of the weapon used in the strike.
"We witness a rise in the use of guided munitions like JDAMs, and we are steadfast in providing these weapons," Kelly explained, referring to Joint Direct Attack Munitions. "The 2,000-pound bomb utilized, belonging to the Mark 84 series, was instrumental in neutralizing Nasrallah," he added.
The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday the elimination of Nasrallah in an attack on Hezbollah's central command headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs. However, they have refrained from disclosing the specific weapons employed. The Pentagon has not issued any statements yet.
JDAMs transform ordinary unguided bombs into precision-guided weapons through the integration of fins and a GPS guidance system. The United States has long been a staunch ally of Israel and its primary arms provider.
Analysis:
In a groundbreaking revelation, a U.S. Senator unveiled the use of an American-made bomb by Israel to eliminate Hezbollah's leader in Beirut. The weapon in question, a 2,000-lb Mark 84 series bomb, was disclosed for the first time by the United States. This highlights the increasing reliance on guided munitions like JDAMs in modern warfare. The implications of such precision-guided weapons being utilized in geopolitical conflicts can have far-reaching consequences on global security and defense strategies. Understanding these developments is crucial for individuals to grasp the complexities of international relations and their potential impact on financial markets and investments.
