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.

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

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

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


US senators seek to modify new $38 billion Israel aid package

Republican lawmakers tell news conference they had filed a measure to give Israel an additional $1.5 billion in military aid, while renewing US sanctions on Iran.

Lindsey Graham

American Jewish community, politicians laud record US-Israel defense deal

The defense agreement, worth $38 billion over 10 years, is the largest such pledge in American history, hailed by both countries as a cornerstone of their alliance.

US President Barack Obama walks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he views an Iron Dome Defense Battery at Ben-Gurion International Airport, March 20, 2013.

US and Israel conclude landmark 10-year defense deal

'Single largest pledge' of aid in US history.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ C-Dome system, a sea-based version of the Iron Dome anti-rocket battery, fires from an Israeli Navy missile ship

Israeli official in US for expected announcement of massive military aid package

The current military aid package, which provided Israel with some $30 billion in military assistance over the last decade, expires in October 2017.

An iron dome launches rockets to intercept incoming rockets from Gaza on Tuesday.

'US, Israel agree to record military aid deal worth at least $38 billion'

Sources say 10-year agreement is due to be signed within days.

Trial of the Iron Dome system in the US.

Senator holding up Israel defense deal, insisting on role for Congress

Sen. Graham says to Netanyahu: Tell the White House to "go f*** themselves."

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Letters to the editor: Witless fans

The US military has hundreds of thousands of combat troops stationed in NATO and SEATO countries, including Japan, South Korea, Germany and Turkey, and many more on ships throughout the world. It does not have one combat soldier stationed in Israel.

Letters

Deal on US military aid package to Israel 'soon,' diplomatic officials say

Agreement on new 10-year defense aid deal seen as heading for conclusions.

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in southern Israel

White House 'aims to conclude' defense deal with Israel, official says

The deal is expected to clock in at around $38 billion over ten years.

F-35 fighter jet

Senior Israeli official to Washington for final stages of defense deal talks

Deal set to be largest-ever US foreign defense guarantee.

An IDF tank takes position along Israel's border with Egypt's North Sinai