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Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, stated on Tuesday that he requires “assurances” before consenting to the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel during its conflict with Hamas. “I’m waiting for assurances,” Meeks expressed during a “CNN News Central” interview. “When I return to Washington, D.C., I want to ensure that I understand the types of weapons and their intended use.”

The Biden administration is thinking about selling more weapons to Israel despite requests to stop sending weapons to the ally as civilian casualties in Gaza mount, The Hill confirmed on Monday. The U.S. government is thinking about selling Israel up to 50 new F-15 fighter jets, 30 AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, as well as Joint…