U.S. defense assistance

Joe Biden is pressing Congress to send $14B to Israel. What is the emergency aid for?

Unlike Ukraine, which has made its need for U.S. funding clear, Israeli leaders have not publicly clamored for the aid.

By Ron Kampeas February 20, 2024 10:00 am

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Senate overwhelmingly approves Israel-Ukraine aid, with future uncertain in the House

Donald Trump’s opposition may kill the bill in the House.

February 13, 2024 9:10 am

Senate declines to consider Bernie Sanders bill to review whether Israel follows US human rights law in Gaza war

Sanders was a vocal defender of Israel’s war effort at first but has grown more critical of the campaign.

January 16, 2024 9:31 pm

The vast majority of progressives overwhelmingly backed Iron Dome funding — but with a caveat

By Ron Kampeas September 27, 2021 4:44 pm

Israeli border police officers arrest a Palestinian youth during clashes with Palestinian protesters in the West Bank city of Hebron, Aug. 11, 2019. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were scheduled to visit Hebron and other parts of the West Bank. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)

Poll: Most American voters back banning Israel from using U.S. funds to annex land or detain Palestinian children

By Ron Kampeas June 18, 2021 9:50 am

An Israel Defense Forces armoured vehicle is driven to the border with Gaza on May 13, 2021. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)

Americans for Peace Now calls for conditions on aid to Israel — a first for group calling itself ‘pro-Israel’

By Ron Kampeas June 16, 2021 2:15 pm

Yes, the new federal budget includes $500 million for Israel. No, that isn’t a surprise.

By Ron Kampeas December 22, 2020 1:18 pm

A top Democrat announces $500M in anti-missile funding for Israel into defense bill. The timing is significant.

By Ron Kampeas June 30, 2020 3:32 pm

Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib among 4 Democrats calling for cuts in Israel aid if annexation goes ahead

By Ron Kampeas June 29, 2020 4:28 pm

With adoption of major spending bills, Congress signals support for two-state solution

By Ron Kampeas December 19, 2019 12:08 pm

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