The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has prompted calls for Washington to put conditions on the billions of dollars in military funding and other assistance it provides to Israel, which has received more US foreign aid since World War Two than any other country.
TRT World reports details of US support for Israel as its onslaught against Palestinians continues in Gaza.
What aid is mandated by law?
In 2016, the US and Israeli governments signed a third 10-year Memorandum of Understanding, covering the period from Oct 1, 2018 to Sept 30, 2028. The MOU provides a total of $38 billion in military aid over the 10 years, $33 billion in grants to buy military equipment and $5 billion for missile defence systems.
What advanced weapons systems does Israel get?
Israel is the first international operator of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, considered the most technologically advanced fighter jet ever made. Israel is in the processes of buying 75 F-35s and — as of last year — had taken delivery of 36, paying for them with US assistance.
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