Since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, the United States has dramatically intensified its military support for Israel, committing more than $22 billion to bolster military operations across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, American weapons supply to Israel increased from 69% in 2019-2023 to 78% currently. By December 2023, Israel received military equipment worth $2.4 billion, with the value growing to $12 billion by August 2024.
As Israel's most significant ally, the United States provides advanced military equipment including Iron Dome defense system missiles, precision-guided bombs, CH-53 heavy transport helicopters, AH-64 Apache combat helicopters, and armored vehicles.
The Council on Foreign Relations reports that since 1946, the United States has provided Israel with military and economic aid totaling more than $310 billion (adjusted for inflation). A $38 billion military aid agreement, signed in 2016 for ten years, remains active and allocates $3.8 billion annually for military funding and missile defense.
In 2024, additional emergency packages were approved, including $14.1 billion in February and weapons shipments worth $2.5 billion in March. To date, the United States has approved more than 100 arms deals with Israel, despite growing criticism over weapons use in populated areas and limited Congressional oversight.
