Israel to Receive $8.7 Billion US Aid Package for Military Efforts, Including Laser Development

Sep 26, 2024, 02:38 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 package, finalized after negotiations in Washington, includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion for air defense systems, with a new focus on laser development. This agreement was confirmed by the Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir. The aid is intended to finance military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.