Israel Looks to Strengthen Military Ties with US
The existing 10-year memorandum of understanding, signed in 2016 and effective from 2019, provides Israel with $38 billion in military aid, including funding for missile defense systems.
West Jerusalem aims to expand the agreement, placing greater emphasis on joint military and defense projects rather than the $3.3 billion in annual financial assistance, former chief financial adviser to the Israeli army and Defense Ministry Gil Pinchas reportedly told sources. He added that discussions are expected to take place in the coming weeks.
The US remains Israel’s largest arms supplier, supplying more than two-thirds of the country’s weapons imports. Since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, Washington has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid, including a record $17.9 billion in the first year of the conflict, according to reports.
These transfers have drawn criticism from human rights organizations and activists, leading to protests across the US, including on college campuses and at public events. Some shipments were temporarily halted under former President Joe Biden, but deliveries resumed and accelerated after Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025.
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