U.S. Just Spent RECORD $17.9 Billion on Israeli Aid

We support Israel, as we know our readers do – or at least most of you do – but the news that the U.S. just dropped a massive $17.9 billion in aid to Israel is shocking nonetheless.

That being said, Israel is the only true democracyin the Middle East, and we know that if Israel succumbs to Islamist terrorists, so too could we.

Here’s what you need to know about how much we’ve spent in aid since the tragic October 7 attacks.

At a glance:

  • The U.S. has spent at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since October 7, 2023.
  • Additional U.S. military operations in the region have cost $4.86 billion.
  • The aid is the highest annual figure ever sent to Israel.

The United States has provided a record $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war erupted on October 7, 2023, according to a report released by Brown University’s Costs of War project. This figure, which is expected to grow, includes arms sales, military financing, and equipment drawn from U.S. stockpiles.

In addition to direct military aid, the U.S. has ramped up its own military presence in the Middle East, spending an additional $4.86 billion on operations aimed at deterring threats to both Israeli and U.S. forces. This includes responding to increased activity from groups like the Iranian-backed Houthis, who have targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

While the U.S. has long supported Israel, this year’s military aid is the highest on record. President Biden has emphasized his administration’s commitment to Israel, noting that “no administration has helped Israel more.” However, the aid has sparked debate, particularly due to the heavy civilian toll the war has taken in Gaza and Lebanon.

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In contrast to the transparent tracking of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the full scope of aid to Israel has been more difficult to assess. The report suggests that the Biden administration may have sought to conceal the full extent of the aid through “bureaucratic maneuvering.”

The U.S. has been actively engaged in the region with 43,000 military personnel and multiple aircraft carriers, aiming to prevent a broader escalation. These operations have added significant costs, including combat pay and logistical expenses for U.S. forces involved in one of the most intense naval campaigns since World War II.

As the conflict continues, U.S. involvement remains critical, with both financial and human costs continuing to rise.

You know this will make the left-wing anti-Semites in Congress mad…