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D9 Bulldozer Shipment to Israel Stalled by U.S.
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - A shipment of 134 D9 bulldozers, which Israel ordered and paid for, has been awaiting export approval from the U.S. State Department for several months, according to two security sources. The bulldozers often lead combat teams, clearing areas from explosive charges intended to detonate against Israeli infantry and armored troops, helping to save soldiers' lives. Forces on the northern front are required to clear thousands of acres of dense thickets, which Hizbullah uses to conceal bunkers and weapons depots close to Israeli towns. Additional delays involve a frozen shipment of heavy munitions and Israel's urgent request for additional Apache attack helicopters. However, the Americans have approved a dramatic increase in the acquisition of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to replace older armored personnel carriers.