Military aid to israel

US Senate vote shows why Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial

Independence is not isolation. It is the only way to ensure that “Never Again” remains a promise Israel can keep by itself.

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.
US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met recently with US Senator (R-SC) Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem. It is likely they discussed the issue of US aid to Israel.

Netanyahu doesn’t want to give up US aid, but he has no choice - opinion


US senators seek to modify new $38 billion Israel aid package

Republican lawmakers tell news conference they had filed a measure to give Israel an additional $1.5 billion in military aid, while renewing US sanctions on Iran.

Lindsey Graham

American Jewish community, politicians laud record US-Israel defense deal

The defense agreement, worth $38 billion over 10 years, is the largest such pledge in American history, hailed by both countries as a cornerstone of their alliance.

US President Barack Obama walks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he views an Iron Dome Defense Battery at Ben-Gurion International Airport, March 20, 2013.

US and Israel conclude landmark 10-year defense deal

'Single largest pledge' of aid in US history.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ C-Dome system, a sea-based version of the Iron Dome anti-rocket battery, fires from an Israeli Navy missile ship

Israeli official in US for expected announcement of massive military aid package

The current military aid package, which provided Israel with some $30 billion in military assistance over the last decade, expires in October 2017.

An iron dome launches rockets to intercept incoming rockets from Gaza on Tuesday.

'US, Israel agree to record military aid deal worth at least $38 billion'

Sources say 10-year agreement is due to be signed within days.

Trial of the Iron Dome system in the US.

Senator holding up Israel defense deal, insisting on role for Congress

Sen. Graham says to Netanyahu: Tell the White House to "go f*** themselves."

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Letters to the editor: Witless fans

The US military has hundreds of thousands of combat troops stationed in NATO and SEATO countries, including Japan, South Korea, Germany and Turkey, and many more on ships throughout the world. It does not have one combat soldier stationed in Israel.

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Deal on US military aid package to Israel 'soon,' diplomatic officials say

Agreement on new 10-year defense aid deal seen as heading for conclusions.

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in southern Israel

White House 'aims to conclude' defense deal with Israel, official says

The deal is expected to clock in at around $38 billion over ten years.

F-35 fighter jet

Senior Israeli official to Washington for final stages of defense deal talks

Deal set to be largest-ever US foreign defense guarantee.

An IDF tank takes position along Israel's border with Egypt's North Sinai