[In May, the White House](https://defence24.pl/geopolitics/usa-holding-deliveries-bomb-do-Israel) reported the cessation of the transportation of 1800 bombs weighing £2,000 (about 900 kg) and 1700 weighing £500 (about 225 kg). The decision was justified by fear of failure to the civilian population if ammunition were utilized during the Israeli offensive on the densely populated city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. The American authoritative confirmed the Times of Israel that 500-pound bombs are on their way to Israel, but the transportation of larger loads is inactive halted. It was not added whether heavier loads would yet be transferred and - if so - when. The origin of the portal indicated that the hold in the transportation of 500-pound bombs was due to the fact that they were contracted in 1 package with heavier ammunition.