Could a national security deadline stop the US from sending bombs to Israel? 

The Biden administration is fast approaching the May 8 deadline set in its February national security memorandum to report to Congress whether countries receiving U.S. weapons and munitions are using them consistent with international humanitarian and human rights laws.

While the memorandum applies to all countries receiving transfers of U.S. defense articles, this week's deadline has particular significance because it will apply to Israel and require a formal U.S. assessment of how it is conducting its now six-month war in Gaza.