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Netanyahu:

Israel will stand on its own, not rely on US funding

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is moving toward greater self-reliance, denying reports of a long-term US aid deal and stressing that Israel fights its own battles without foreign troops.

Israel will stand on its own, not rely on US funding

Trump moves to arm Israel with $6 billion in weapons

The Trump administration, per the Wall Street Journal, is seeking Congress's green light for a $6 billion arms sale to Israel, including Apache helicopters and vehicles.

Trump moves to arm Israel with $6 billion in weapons

Milestone:

800th flight in strategic wartime logistics operation

Defense Ministry highlights critical role of international airlift in sustaining IDF operations, with over 90,000 tons of equipment delivered since war began.

800th flight in strategic wartime logistics operation

Reversing Biden's hold

Rubio announces $4B military aid to Israel

Secretary of State announces he has signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel: Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.

Rubio announces $4B military aid to Israel

Biden administration redirects military aid from Egypt to Lebanon

Biden administration redirecting $95 million in military aid originally designated for Egypt to Lebanon, explaining that Lebanon faces ongoing threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors while managing ceasefire with Israel.

Biden administration redirects military aid from Egypt to Lebanon

At end of Biden's term

US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

State Department informs Congress about $8 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.

US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

Report:

US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority

US sent Israel an urgent request to allow it to send military equipment and ammunition to the PA security forces who are operating against terrorists in northern Samaria.

US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority

Trump's first promise to Israel

President-elect Trump's associates have delivered an explicit promise that as soon as he enters the White House, he will remove all restrictions on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel.

Trump's first promise to Israel

US threatens to halt military aid to Israel over Gaza aid

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pen letter giving Israel 30 days to do more to facilitate the entry of American humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing American military aid.

US threatens to halt military aid to Israel over Gaza aid

After Congress approval:

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

US set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment. The money comes from the $14.1 billion supplemental funding bill for Israel that was passed by Congress in April.

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

ANALYSIS:

Military aid unconditional, but US can ‘delay deliveries’

The $14.3b package pays for supplies already delivered, air defense systems, and precise attack capabilities.

Military aid unconditional, but US can ‘delay deliveries’

US official confirms:

US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week

Senior US administration official says the decision was made over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah.

US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week

US House approves bill to provide Israel with military aid

Bill could be taken up by US Senate next week, would provide funds for Israel's missile defense system, report says.

US House approves bill to provide Israel with military aid

Report:

US weighing using weapons sales to pressure Israel

US gov't considering leveraging Israeli requests for military aid to force reduction of attacks on Gaza, report says.

US weighing using weapons sales to pressure Israel

Biden admin not planning to limit military aid to Israel

'We’re not going to do a damn thing other than protect Israel,' US Pres. Biden says.

Biden admin not planning to limit military aid to Israel

Despite concerns:

US approves most military assistance to Egypt

US approves $1.215 billion aid package to Egypt, withholds $85 million related to release of political prisoners.

US approves most military assistance to Egypt

US to withhold military aid from Egypt

US plans to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to its failure to meet conditions on political prisoners and other issues.

US to withhold military aid from Egypt

State Department:

'No plans to cut military aid to Israel'

Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.

'No plans to cut military aid to Israel'

Russia threatens to attack Israeli military aid to Ukraine

Moscow warns against other countries giving military aid to Ukraine 1 day after Netanyahu says he is considering such aid.

Russia threatens to attack Israeli military aid to Ukraine

Blinken visits Kyiv, announces $2 billion in military aid

US secretary of state makes unannounced visit, pledging additional funds for Ukraine and countries in region at risk from Russia.

Blinken visits Kyiv, announces $2 billion in military aid

Biden announces $800 million military aid package for Ukraine

US President questions Putin’s claim that Russia “liberated” the port city of Mariupol.

Biden announces $800 million military aid package for Ukraine

Biden announces $800 million aid package for Ukraine

The aid includes heavier equipment such as helicopters, howitzers and armored personnel carriers.

Biden announces $800 million aid package for Ukraine

Ukraine War:

Ukraine FM says Russia bombed theater with hundreds of civilians

Biden has announced $800 million in aid to Ukraine, including drones and air defense systems.

Ukraine FM says Russia bombed theater with hundreds of civilians

What’s behind the obsession with U.S. Aid to Israel?

The soft anti-Semitism of questioning military aid to the Jewish state. Op-ed.

What’s behind the obsession with U.S. Aid to Israel?

Sen. Rand Paul holding up US aid to Israel

Republican Sen. Rand Paul blocking codification of Obama-era military deal with Israel.

Sen. Rand Paul holding up US aid to Israel

Democratic group pans candidate’s pledge to slash Israel aid

Jewish Democratic Council of America criticizes Michigan congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib for statement of aid to Israel

Democratic group pans candidate’s pledge to slash Israel aid

US withdraws military assistance from Myanmar

State Department says assistance dropped over persecution of Rohingya Muslim minority.

US withdraws military assistance from Myanmar

State Dept to Arutz Sheva: No attempt to take back Israel aid

US denies report Secretary of State seeks to retrieve $75 million in aid. 'Administration committed to ensuring Israel receives all aid.'

State Dept to Arutz Sheva: No attempt to take back Israel aid

The myth claiming Israel is the largest beneficiary of US Military Aid

The myth claiming Israel is the largest beneficiary of US Military Aid

'US aid to Israel isn't compensation for Iran deal'

Senior US official claims military-aid deal is a 'significant achievement', and that the Iran nuclear deal had no effect on it.

'US aid to Israel isn't compensation for Iran deal'

'Barak wants to remind us of his existence'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin isn't impressed by former Defense Minister's opposition to aid agreement.

'Barak wants to remind us of his existence'

Is US-Israel aid deal really biggest ever?

US claims it's giving Israel greatest amount of military aid ever, but details of the agreement reveal a more complex picture.

Is US-Israel aid deal really biggest ever?

US concludes record Israel military aid deal

US agrees to 'single largest pledge of bilateral military assistance in US history' for Israel.

 US concludes record Israel military aid deal

The Senator who defies the Obama administration

Lindsey Graham budgeted more in military aid for 2017 than administration is willing to give, and the White House refuses to sign agreement.

The Senator who defies the Obama administration

Barak: Netanyahu caused serious harm to Israel's security

Former Prime Minister and Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu's conduct with regards to military aid package from the United States.

Barak: Netanyahu caused serious harm to Israel's security

U.S. and Israel close to agreement on military aid

Senior American official says the United States and Israel have closed many of the remaining gaps in talks over a new military aid package.

U.S. and Israel close to agreement on military aid

Israeli official to travel to Washington, discuss military aid

National Security Council interim chief to visit Washington and advance negotiations on new aid agreement.

Israeli official to travel to Washington, discuss military aid

Netanyahu: American aid deal will be concluded within weeks

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he hopes to reach a deal with the United States on long-term military aid to Israel within a few weeks.

Netanyahu: American aid deal will be concluded within weeks

American officials believe Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama

Officials in Washington believe Netanyahu will consent to sign agreement on military aid with Obama and not wait for the next president.

American officials believe Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama

Trump to anti-Israel man: We support Israel '100 percent'

Republican presidential candidate reiterates his support for Israel after being asked about wasting American money on "Zionist Israel".

Trump to anti-Israel man: We support Israel '100 percent'

Israeli official optimistic about American aid agreement

Israeli official says gaps between United States and Israel on military aid package are not significant.

Israeli official optimistic about American aid agreement

House approves defense aid to Israel despite veto threat

House of Representatives passes defense spending bill which includes $635.7 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense programs.

House approves defense aid to Israel despite veto threat

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics

Likud MK Avi Dichter urges leftists to calm down over dispute with the Americans on missile defense aid.

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics

American officials: Missile aid should be part of new deal

Officials in Washington explain the White House's objection to Congressional proposal to increase funding for Israeli missile defense.

American officials: Missile aid should be part of new deal

White House opposes Congress proposal to increase aid to Israel

White House announces it is against Congress' proposal to add $455 million to the budget for Israeli missile defense procurement.

White House opposes Congress proposal to increase aid to Israel

Rice promises Israel 'largest military aid package in history'

Speaking to American Jews in Washington, Obama's security advisor promises extensive military aid to Israel in new package.

Rice promises Israel 'largest military aid package in history'

'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.

'We need to say no thanks to American aid'

Likud MK: 'Where are those babbling about isolation now?'

MK Boker calls on 'experts' to stop 'lying to the public' about international isolation, after 83 senators tell Obama to raise aid.

Likud MK: 'Where are those babbling about isolation now?'

Trump: Israel will have to pay back the military assistance

Prior to AIPAC speech, Republican frontrunner hints he would ask Israel to pay back the military assistance it receives from the States.

Trump: Israel will have to pay back the military assistance

Obama’s 10-year aid package comes with a catch

As officials urge Netanyahu to accept military aid offer, new details show major shortcoming in the deal.

Obama’s 10-year aid package comes with a catch

Netanyahu urged to accept American offer for military aid

American officials tell Netanyahu he won't get a better military aid package from Obama's successor.

Netanyahu urged to accept American offer for military aid

Report: Israel wants $5 billion per year in American aid

Congressional sources say Israel has made a request for its annual defense aid from the United States to increase to as much as $5 billion.

Report: Israel wants $5 billion per year in American aid

Egypt Turning from US to Russia for Military Aid

With US partially suspending military aid, Egyptian overtures to Russia show shifting alliances amid Kerry's Cairo visit.

Egypt Turning from US to Russia for Military Aid

US Aid to Israel Delayed by Shutdown

Israel was supposed to receive $3.2 billion for the 2014 financial year on October 1.

US Aid to Israel Delayed by Shutdown

U.S. Shutdown May Delay Aid to Israel

A prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown could delay military assistance to Israel, says the State Department.

U.S. Shutdown May Delay Aid to Israel

Senator Reveals: U.S. Quietly Halted Aid to Egypt

Most forms of military aid have been suspended, says Appropriations C'tee Head Leahy. Delivery of Apaches is on hold.

Senator Reveals: U.S. Quietly Halted Aid to Egypt

New U.S. Budget Includes Increase in Defense Aid to Israel

The planned U.S. budget for the coming year, announced by President Obama, increases the American defense aid to Israel.

New U.S. Budget Includes Increase in Defense Aid to Israel

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Military Aid

U.S. President Barack Obama says that Israel and the United States are opening talks on extending U.S. military aid beyond 2017.

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Military Aid

Russia Sends More Arms to Prop Up Syria’s Assad

Moscow is continuing its export of military hardware to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Russian government confirmed.

Russia Sends More Arms to Prop Up Syria’s Assad