US aid

Israel acts as an outsourced army for the United States for pennies

Calling the $3 billion aid distorts reality; it is an investment, a service fee, a fraction of the value Israel provides in return. Op-ed.

Republican presidential candidate: The United States should reduce its aid to Israel

Vivek Ramaswamy, a contender for the Republican presidential nomination, says Israel should not get more aid than its neighbors after 2028.

Democrats to Biden: Ensure aid to Israel isn't used in support of human rights violations

14 Democratic lawmakers urge Biden administration to undertake "foundational shift" in its approach to Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Nikki Haley: I will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us

Republican presidential candidate in op-ed: Backing friends like Israel and Ukraine is smart. Sending our tax dollars to enemies isn’t.

Bernie Sanders: Israel's government is racist, we should attach strings to aid

Senator Sanders: The US gives billions of dollars in aid to Israel. I think we've got to put some strings attached to that.

Biden signs spending bill to keep government operating

As in past years, the spending bill includes $3.3 billion in defense aid to Israel.

United States: 3.8 billion dollars for Israel

US congress approved the 2023 budget which includes $3.3 billion in defense aid for Israel and $225 million in aid for the Palestinians

Congress approves defense bill including Israel aid

Bipartisan defense measure authorizes $500 million for US-Israel missile defense cooperation in 2023. AIPAC welcomes its approval.

House Democrats introduce stand-alone bill for Iron Dome funding

The move comes a day after House Democrats removed the provision from a government spending bill following pushback from some progressives.

House committee approves funding for Iron Dome

House Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel.

Israel's evolution into a Force-Multiplier for the USA

Unlike NATO, South Korea and Japan, Israel has extended the strategic arm of the US with no need for US military personnel. Op-ed.

Sanders leads resolution blocking weapons sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders introduces resolution blocking a $735 million weapons sale to Israel.

J Street Israel: We are against reducing aid to Israel

Head of J Street Israel responds after Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders call to restrict US aid to Israel at J Street conference

Kamala Harris: Biden will not condition aid to Israel

Democratic VP nominee speaks to Jewish donors, says Biden administration would "sustain our unbreakable commitment to Israel’s security".

US Jewish leaders welcome Senate passage of military aid to Israel

Conference of Presidents welcomes Senate approval of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.

US defense bills include major pro-Israel provisions

Senate Bill Includes United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020.

US senators introduce bill to provide $3.3 billion to Israel

The legislation, co-sponsored by Marco Rubio and Chris Coons, would codify 2016 Memorandum of Understanding into low.

Should Israel do without US financial aid?

Ocasio-Cortez: Cutting aid to Israel should be ‘on the table’

NY congresswoman calls Netanyahu 'authoritarian, Trump-like figure', says US should weigh cutting aid over Netanyahu's annexation promise.

US aid to Israel included in 2020 budget

Despite cuts elsewhere, US military aid for Israel included in 2020 fiscal plan sent by the White House to Congress.

Senate approves bill including anti-BDS measures, aid to Israel

Senate approves by 77-23 majority a bill that codifies defense assistance to Israel and provides legal cover to states that target BDS.

Senate advances aid to Israel, anti-BDS legislation

US Senate advances bill that codifies assistance for Israel and protects states that ban BDS and which was blocked by Democrats earlier.

Democrats block anti-BDS bill, citing shutdown

Senate Democrats block package of bills which included codifying Israel assistance and protection for states which fight BDS.

Rubio reintroduces pro-Israel legislation

Florida Republican Senator reintroduces pro-Israel legislation that did not get passed in the last Congress.

House supports $38 billion aid package for Israel

House of Representatives approves defense aid package for Israel negotiated in the final days of the Obama administration.

Trump signs defense bill including aid to Israel

Trump signs into law defense spending bill which codifies memorandum of understanding with Israel.

Senate solidifies aid package for Israel

Senate approves measure that codifies $38 billion defense aid package for Israel into law.

House bill would codify U.S.-Israel MOU into law

Bipartisan bill would codify into law a 2016 memorandum of understanding guaranteeing Israel $38 billion in defense assistance.

Senators call for an increase in military aid to Israel

Senators who just returned from trip to Israel call for increase in $38 billion the U.S. provides in military aid.

State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassy

In budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem.

US withholds $65 million from UNRWA

US gives UNRWA $60 million, withholds rest of aid. 'Need to re-examine UNRWA operations and funding.'

How Muslims view US aid to their countries

Sanders: I'd reconsider reducing aid to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders opines U.S. not playing even role in Israel-PA conflict, says he would reduce Israel aid under certain circumstances.

House approves defense bill with missile aid for Israel

House of Representatives passes 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, including $705 million for missile defense cooperation.

U.S. lawmakers approve more defense aid for Israel

AIPAC welcomes advancement of U.S.-Israel missile defense funding.

Congress bill to ensure Israel's qualitative military edge

Bipartisan House bill would ensure that Israel has the tools to maintain its qualitative military edge.

Congress rejects paying salaries to terrorists

New Senate funding bill includes security aid to Israel, as well as provision reducing aid to PA if it pays terrorists.

Report: Trump to increase aid to PA

State Department documents indicate administration is cutting foreign aid across the world, but plans to increase aid to PA.

Senate approves missile defense aid for Israel

Senate passes defense policy bill which includes more than $600 million for missile defense cooperation with Israel.

US-Israel relations: Beyond the $38 billion