Military aid to israel

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

Israeli imports increased 12% compared with 2016-2020 and the major systems delivered to Israel included guided bombs, missiles, armored vehicles, and combat aircraft. 

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

Cooperation between Israel and the US has reached new heights under President Donald Trump but the “special relationship” is at a crossroads. Trump and Netanyahu shake hands during a press conference at the president’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

As 53% of Americans view Israel unfavorably, alliance architecture must be rebuilt - analysis

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Ending US military aid as a national opportunity


Kaine one of few senators not to sign letter to Obama urging increased MoU

Clinton, meanwhile, suggested support for a robust defense package during a speech in March to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine with former Israel president Shimon Peres

The White House missile aid objection: An MOU negotiating tactic?

Failing to object to Congress’s quadrupling of the president’s missile defense budget – which was proposed at $147m. – would have had a direct consequence on the MOU talks.

An "Arrow 3" ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod

Among White House objections to defense bill, Israel aid one of many

Objection has prompted speculation as to whether this unique move means President Barack Obama considers the addition a veto-worthy offense.

The South Lawn of the White House

White House rejects increased Israel missile defense funding

The Congressional requested $455 million was an historic quadrupling of the administration's stated proposal request.

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in southern Israel

Israel wants to sign US aid deal before Obama departs

Negotiations over military aid package ongoing in Washington over level, whether part can be spent in Israel.

Trial of the Iron Dome system in the US.

Israel feels vindicated by congressmen pushing for more US military aid

83 senators send president letter asking to approve new defense package; Oren mocks Obama for saying world more peaceful; Shai: PM playing ‘dangerous game.’

US President Barack Obama speaks at the Righteous Among the Nations Award Ceremony, organised by Yad Vashem, at Israel's Embassy in Washington January 27, 2016

Obama’s presidency

If we disregard for the moment Obama’s success in terms of the United States, he should be saluted for his and his administration’s support for military aid to Israel.

US President Barack Obama delivers his final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in Washington January 12, 2016.

US budget constraints affect Israel defense aid negotiations, US House Speaker Ryan says

The speaker said during his recent visit, US allies across the Middle East had expressed deep concern with the extreme "Middle East fatigue" of the Obama administration, as well as Trump's rhetoric.

US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (L) sits across from his Israeli counterpart Yuli Edelstein (R) as he visits the Knesset‏

Report finds cases of 'severe' failings regarding donations to IDF

State Comptroller: Soldiers, officers directly communicated with donors to IDF; IDF: New Personnel Directorate body is regulating all donations.

IDF forces conduct search after a Palestinian assailant stabbed an Israeli woman in Tekoa, January 18, 2016

Reported details emerge on aid package to Israel from Obama administration

Although the package will include more money, Israel will have to forfeit annual Congressional “plus-ups” to the president's annual budget except in extreme emergency cases.

US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.