US Spends $22.76 Billion on Military Aid to Israel for Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria

Dec 31, 2024, 11:05 PM

The United States has spent over $22.76 billion in military aid to support Israel's military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria since October 7, 2023. This financial support includes the supply of 50,000 tons of arms, with the U.S. providing 69% of Israel's arms from 2019 to 2023, increasing to 78% during the ongoing conflict. Additionally, Israel has allocated $150 million in its 2025 budget, marking a 20-fold hike, to enhance its international public relations efforts, known as 'hasbara', aimed at shaping global opinion regarding its military actions in Gaza.