Military aid to israel

House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.
US President Barack Obama (C-R), escorted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C-L), view battery of Iron Dome, short-range missile defence system during a welcome ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 20, 2013 near Tel Aviv.

Editor's Notes: Israel-US alliance after the aid is gone must become a partnership, not an MoU

US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.

Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

JD Vance is wrong on US aid to Israel - here is what he failed to tell Americans - opinion


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

7th Armored Brigade updates to Merkava Mk. 4 tank with eye on Hezbollah

Senior army source: "We are not resting on our laurels after Operation Protective Edge."

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Israel's air force the best in the world, study finds

The findings are according to a new study conducted by military experts for the publication Business Insider.

People watch Israeli Air Force planes fly over the Mediterranean Sea from a Tel Aviv beach, during an aerial show as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 66th anniversary of the creation of the state