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


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.

Israel’s Vital Neutrality

The Jerusalem Post

Analysis: Netanyahu waiting for Obama's successor in a gamble on Israel's security

The prime minister has asked for $5 billion in annual defense aid and says that he will wait to sign the new Memorandum of Understanding with Obama's successor if the US president doesn't agree.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shares a joke with US President Barack Obama during their meeting in the Oval office of the White House, in Washington

Why the US will never leave the Middle East by David Allouche

The Jerusalem Post

Israel-Indian missile system Barak 8 carries out successful trial in Indian Ocean

"Trial will benefit both the Indian and Israeli navies," CEO of IAI says.

Illustrative Barak 8 system

Obama eulogizes six US soldiers, including Jewish airman, killed in Afghanistan attack

Staff Sgt. Peter Taub, 30, was assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, the Pentagon said in a statement Tuesday.

Staff Sgt. Peter W. Taub is pictured in this undated handout photo provided by the US Air Force

Local authorities warned of enlarged rocket threat from Hezbollah

In future war with Hezbollah, country could sustain hundreds of fatalities and billions of shekels in damages, Home Front Command says.

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

Israel's Elbit to supply US Marines with laser system

Israeli defense firm wins 73.4 million dollar contract to supply Common Laser Range Finder – Integrated Capability.

Israel's Elbit to supply US Marines with laser system

IDF using new automated system for live fire combat drills

The system, dubbed "Safe Ground," has begun serving commanders planning war exercises around the country in recent months.

IDF soilder prepares for battle