U.S. Spends Record $17.9 Billion on Military Aid to Israel Over 12 Months Since Hamas Attack

Oct 7, 2024, 12:07 PM

The United States has spent a record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since October 7, 2023, marking the highest annual expenditure on military assistance to Israel in history. This aid includes $8.7 billion provided last week, which comprised $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion for air defense systems. The figures, released by Brown University's Costs of War project, highlight the substantial financial support given to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, the U.S. has spent $4.86 billion on increased military operations in the region over the past 12 months since the Hamas attack.