Military aid to israel

Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate

Rep. Ro Khanna, co-sponsor of the bill, announced on X/Twitter that Congress had blocked the vote, despite previous reports that the House Rules Committee had marked the amendment as “Made in Order.”

US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.
US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

JD Vance is wrong on US aid to Israel - here is what he failed to tell Americans - opinion

U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman speaks during a press conference on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's abortion drug policies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026.

Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel, Rep. Marlin Stutzman tells 'Post'

Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US departs from the US Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2025

Leiter’s blunt accuracy may be undiplomatic, but his criticism is valid - editorial


Israel has lost its morality, Tucker Carlson says in first interview with Israeli media

Carlson pointed at the civilian casualties Israel has inflicted during recent wars against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran as examples of its lost moral compass.

Tucker Carlson, former FOX News host and current host of The Tucker Carlson Show, attends a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Cutting US aid to Israel would be a strategic disaster for America - opinion

American assistance has never been unconditional. It has given American diplomats real sway when Israeli decisions in Judea and Samaria or Gaza could ripple across the region.

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.

US Senate vote shows why Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial

Independence is not isolation. It is the only way to ensure that “Never Again” remains a promise Israel can keep by itself.

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.

Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support

Senate joint resolutions 32 and 138, both introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders in March, were rejected 40 to 59 and 36 to 63, respectively.

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

Israeli imports increased 12% compared with 2016-2020 and the major systems delivered to Israel included guided bombs, missiles, armored vehicles, and combat aircraft. 

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

Netanyahu doesn’t want to give up US aid, but he has no choice - opinion

Washington is quietly moving toward ending military assistance to Israel, and the consequences could be severe.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met recently with US Senator (R-SC) Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem. It is likely they discussed the issue of US aid to Israel.

As 53% of Americans view Israel unfavorably, alliance architecture must be rebuilt - analysis

The special relationship between Israel and the US needs to be recalibrated for the sake of the future of both countries.

Cooperation between Israel and the US has reached new heights under President Donald Trump but the “special relationship” is at a crossroads. Trump and Netanyahu shake hands during a press conference at the president’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Ending US military aid as a national opportunity

This can build security and economic independence, strengthen local industry, promote technological innovation, and empower Israel’s periphery, if government translates declarations into action.

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Israelis divided on joining US pre-emptive strike on Iran, ending US military aid - IDI poll

Israelis are divided on Iran, US military aid, and Netanyahu’s role in Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, according to a new Israel Democracy Institute survey.

Damage in the aftermath of an Iranian ballistic missile hitting a building in Bat Yam, June 29, 2025; illustrative.

Toward strategic self-reliance: Israel beyond US military aid - analysis

The next memorandum of understanding should be a transition – from reliance on Washington to strategic self-reliance and true partnership

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.