Military aid to israel

Civil rights groups campaign against deepening US-Israel defense cooperation

A defense bill provision passed by the House would expand US-Israel military cooperation by accelerating joint technology development and partnerships between the two countries’ defense sectors.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023
Demonstrators from the group Jewish Voice for Peace hold an emergency Passover Seder outside of ICE headquarters on April 14, 2025 in New York City. The group is calling for freedom for Palestine, the release of Mahmoud Khalil, and to protest President Trump.

Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales

Luke Bronin takes to the stage at his campaign watch party in Hartford, Connecticut after John Larson conceded in the race, resulting in Bronin’s win over the district on August 11, 2026.

AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin

Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration.

Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says


An unprecedented American aid deal to Israel?

In real terms, the new American military aid package to Israel shows little improvement and erodes the ability of local defense industries.

US Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon (R) and Israeli Acting National Security Advisor Jacob Nagel (L) shake hands after participating in a signing ceremony for a new ten year pact on security assistance between the two countries, in Washington

Washington Watch: Time to end aid to Israel?

Voices on both sides are increasingly saying it may be time to end US aid to Israel.

Yaakov Nagel and Thomas A. Shannon sign the 10-year defense agreement

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