The Trump administration, which took office on Jan. 20, has approved nearly $12 billion in major foreign military sales to Israel, Rubio said in a statement, adding that it "will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America’s long-standing commitment to Israel’s security, including means to counter security threats."

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that he had signed a declaration to fast-track the delivery of $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. The move comes as Israel remains in a tense