Israel Secures $8.7 Billion US Aid Package, Including $3.5 Billion for Wartime Procurement and $5.2 Billion for Air Defense

Sep 26, 2024, 04:35 PM

Israel has announced that it will receive an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support its ongoing military efforts. The agreement, concluded by Israel's Ministry of Defense's Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion designated for air defense systems. These funds will be used to bolster Israel's defense capabilities, including the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and advanced laser systems. The aid package highlights the continued military cooperation between the two nations amid ongoing regional conflicts.