 U.S. will sell ammunition to Israel without Congress' approval. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has used emergency powers to authorize the sale of approximately 14,000 tank shells to Israel without Congress' approval. Reuters reported this with reference to the Pentagon. The U.S. State Department has reportedly used emergency powers under the Arms Export Control Act to deliver tank shells worth US$106.5 million to Israel. The shells are part of a larger deal worth more than $500 million, which includes 45,000 shells for Israel's Makava tanks, which are regularly used in the offensive against Gaza. A State Department spokesman said that Washington has made it clear to the Israeli government that it must comply with international humanitarian law and take all possible measures to avoid harming civilians. As a Pentagon spokesman said, the proposed sale demonstrates the U.S. commitment to Israel's security and will strengthen Israel's defense capabilities. At the same time, Anthony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, explained to Congress that the tank shells should be immediately provided to Israel in the interests of U.S. national security. The transfer will come from the U.S. Army warehouses and will consist of 120mm M830A1 MPAT tank shells and related equipment. Israel will also use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense, the Pentagon said.