The Hebrew newspaper Maariv said that the American administration stipulated a settlement freeze in exchange for agreeing to supply a huge arms shipment to the occupation.

The newspaper quoted officials as saying that settlement construction operations had been frozen, and plans had not been approved for the past six months in the E1 area, which was previously promoted by the Netanyahu government.

They pointed out that Netanyahu and other officials believed that, due to their preoccupation with the war, they could pass the plans developed under the radar, at a later period, but the Americans did not agree to that, and they stipulated that the ammunition be supplied after freezing settlement construction.

The newspaper pointed out that the requested shipment is valued at tens of millions of dollars, and includes approximately a thousand MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 direct-attack ammunition, which gives the bombs the ability to accurately guide them. And bomb fuses.

They pointed out that the ammunition supply process is still under internal review in Washington, and details may change before final approval by congressional committees.

The newspaper said that the American decision highlights the level of tensions between Tel Aviv and Washington, and the latter’s desire to end the war.

On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing current and former American officials, that the administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to the occupying state. With the aim of strengthening its military arsenal.

This comes despite US efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

The newspaper reported that the proposed shipment includes MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 joint direct attack munitions, which provide precise guidance for bombs, in addition to fuses for FMU-139 bombs.

It noted that the value of the shipment is estimated at "tens of millions of dollars."

According to the report, an American official indicated that the US administration is still studying the proposed shipment, indicating that the details of the proposal may change before it is presented to congressional leaders for approval.

This comes in the context of escalating criticism facing the Biden administration due to the continued supply of weapons to the occupying state, as the accusation increases that American weapons are being used in strikes that result in the death and injury of civilians.