US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide
Summary
The United States has continued to provide significant military aid and support to Israel during the ongoing conflict in Gaza that has lasted over three years. This aid has been given under both President Biden’s and President Trump’s administrations, despite widespread destruction and high death tolls in Gaza.Key Facts
- The US has provided Israel with nearly $300 billion in military aid since 1948, adjusted for inflation.
- A 2008 US law requires Israel to maintain a "Qualitative Military Edge" over neighboring countries.
- Since October 7, 2023, the US has given Israel at least $25.5 billion in military appropriations.
- The US military support includes funds for weapons, vehicles, and air defense systems like Iron Dome.
- At least 74,243 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the Hamas attacks on southern Israel.
- The US Congress approved a supplemental security package of $14.1 billion for Israel in April 2024.
- Human rights groups link US-supplied weapons to civilian deaths in Gaza, though Israel restricts independent monitoring.
- The US military aid consists mainly of Foreign Military Financing, which allows Israel to buy US-made arms, and some funds help Israel build its own weapons industry.
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