By Charles R. Davis
- Israel’s response to a surprise attack by Gaza militants could increase demand for US artillery shells.
- Earlier this year, the US took shells from its stockpile in Israel and sent them to Ukraine.
- The US may now have to decide which ally receives limited supplies of its ammunition.
The outbreak of another war in the Middle East could force the United States to make tough decisions about which ally gets its already-limited supplies of ammunition.
After militants from Gaza launched a surprise attack on Israel early Saturday, killing dozens and wounding hundreds more, the Biden administration pledged steadfast support.
“Over the coming days the Department of Defense will work to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself and protect civilians from indiscriminate violence and terrorism,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement…
