defense aid![]() Republican senators seek to give Israel more in defense aidSenators Graham, Ayotte, McCain and Cruz say they want to add a measure giving Israel an additional $1.5 billion in military aid.![]() 'Barak sitting in US pitting Zionists against each other'Opposition Leader Isaac Herzog blasts former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.![]() 'We couldn't have gotten a better deal'Acting National Security Adviser rejects criticism of defense aid agreement with the United States.![]() Erdan blasts 'hypocrite' BarakPublic Security Minister says Ehud Barak's criticism of the defense aid agreement with the United States is politically motivated.![]() Republican senator: Israel made a mistake signing security dealRepublican Senator Lindsey Graham argues Israel could have gotten a better security aid package had it waited until after Obama left office.![]() Trump advisor: Aid to Israel won't be limited by MOUDonald Trump’s Israel advisor declares that under a Trump administration, the level of cooperation with Israel will be unprecedented.![]() Ya'alon: I don't believe aid agreement will meet our needsFormer Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon claims he negotiated a better defense aid deal with the U.S. while he was still in office.![]() Dichter fires back at Barak over criticism of U.S. aid deal"I do not recall Barak having any dramatic successes," says Likud MK after former PM criticizes defense aid agreement.![]() Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveatsObama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats: It's generous, but on his terms,![]() Obama hails new defense aid to IsraelPresident Obama says new aid agreement "will make a significant contribution to Israel’s security".![]() U.S. and Israel close to agreement on military aidSenior American official says the United States and Israel have closed many of the remaining gaps in talks over a new military aid package.![]() Clinton's VP supports increased missile defense aid to IsraelTim Kaine part of a group of senators calling on Congress to add $320 million for Israeli missile defense to defense appropriations bill.![]() White House opposes Congress proposal to increase aid to IsraelWhite House announces it is against Congress' proposal to add $455 million to the budget for Israeli missile defense procurement.![]() Lapid: Israel should sign MoU with Washington nowYesh Atid chairman urges the government not to wait until after Obama leaves office to sign agreement on defense aid.![]() 'We need to say no thanks to American aid'Likud MK calls for Israel to become independent, so that it won't need US financial aid, and can be a world power in its own right.![]() US to give Israel 'largest military aid package in history'White House responds to pressure by Senate, pledges to offer Israel unprecedented level of military aid.![]() Senate demands aid to Israel be increasedOverwhelming 4/5 majority of senate sends joint letter to Obama, urging defense package be settled soon and raised from $3 billion a year.![]() Kahlon calls to conclude talks on American aid ASAPFinance Minister says Israel ought to conclude negotiations over a defense aid deal with the United States as soon as possible.![]() What Israel needs and why, according to AIPACAIPAC lists the threats to Israel, and what it needs to protect itself.![]() US missile defense aid to Israel to cut sharply in 2017New budget requests show cooperative programs down by over $100 million, no new Iron Dome funding after 2017, amid defense aid standoff.![]() Report: Israel wants $5 billion per year in American aidCongressional sources say Israel has made a request for its annual defense aid from the United States to increase to as much as $5 billion.![]() Sources: American Aid to Israel to Increase After 2017United States defense aid to Israel is likely to increase after 2017 when a current package expires, sources on both sides say.![]() 'Israel Flip-Flopper' Rand Paul Announces Presidential CampaignRepublican candidate goes on record, hampered by past calls to cut defense aid to Jewish state he has recently tried to distance from.![]() White House Denies it will Cut Israeli Aid over Iran DisputeNational Security spokesperson dismisses report that defense aid will be cut over Netanyahu's efforts to stop Iranian nuclear deal. |