The State Department has informally notified Congress that it intends to sell $8 billion in arms to Israel, a US official and another source familiar with the matter told CNN.

The administration of President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a U.S. official said on Friday, with Washington maintaining support for its ally whose war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands.

The State Department has notified Congress "informally" of an $8 billion proposed arms deal with Israel that will include munitions for fighter jets and attack helicopters as well as artillery shells,

Israeli forces conducted a raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, detaining over 240 Palestinians, including medical staff and the hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The Israeli military alleged that the hospital was being used as a command center by Hamas militants,