Military aid to israel

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

The pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly viewed as politically toxic in Democratic primaries across the country, with several progressive candidates notching victories after opposing it.

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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.
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

A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.

House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

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US President Barack Obama (C-R), escorted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C-L), view battery of Iron Dome, short-range missile defence system during a welcome ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 20, 2013 near Tel Aviv.

Editor's Notes: Israel-US alliance after the aid is gone must become a partnership, not an MoU

Israel should stop talking like a needy recipient. America should stop pretending this is philanthropy. Both governments have decided the aid era is over, and that something new must come next.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN

India's Navy chief flies in to Israel ahead of historic Modi visit

India has become a major purchaser of Israeli military hardware, with defense trade reaching more than one billion dollars a year.

JUNE 12, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba

'US increased military aid to Israel ahead of Trump visit'

PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that US President Donald Trump had transferred funds to Israel prior to his visit and promised to help maintain the Jewish state's military edge.

MAY 25, 2017ByHERB KEINON, JPOST.COM STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion airport on May 23, 2017

Israeli defense officials salute top US Army general

Joseph Dunford is on his third official visit to Israel in two years.

MAY 9, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with US Army General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in Jerusalem, May 9, 2017

Rabbi denounced from all quarters for remarks against women in the IDF

Liberman to consider severing IDF ties with rabbi who said religious women in army become "non-Jews."

MARCH 8, 2017ByJEREMY SHARON
A religious woman and a female soldier pray at the Western Wall.

IDF combat soldiers to receive upgraded equipment

Soldiers will receive the most advanced equipment, including equipment purchased abroad at a cost of $10 million.

MARCH 7, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
An IDF soldier [Illustrative]

AIPAC lauds Congress passage of Israel aid

The funding also includes funds for anti-tunnel technology.

DECEMBER 9, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in southern Israel

Top Republican senator pushing to suspend aid to Palestinian Authority, Egypt

Lindsey Graham tells the ‘Post’ that Netanyahu offended him by signing military aid package with Obama.

DECEMBER 5, 2016ByYAAKOV KATZ
Lindsey Graham at CUFI summit

Our historic bond

The MOU serves a crucial role in assuring the people of Israel of the United States’ uncompromising support.

OCTOBER 9, 2016ByJOHN FLEMING
An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in southern Israel

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.

OCTOBER 4, 2016ByYOSSI MELMAN
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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
Yaakov Nagel and Thomas A. Shannon sign the 10-year defense agreement