US President Donald Trump approved a significant increase in U.S. military aid to Israel, committing $4 billion annually in taxpayer funds to support the nation’s defence capabilities.
This decision comes as Israel intensifies its military operations in Gaza, leading to widespread international concern over civilian casualties and the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The aid package is part of a broader $17.9 billion military assistance commitment from the United States to Israel since October 2023, marking the highest annual total ever recorded.
This funding encompasses military financing, arms sales, and transfers from U.S. weapons stockpiles, including advanced munitions such as 2,000-pound bombs and precision-guided missiles.
Trump supports the Israeli military in Gaza
The substantial U.S. support has emboldened Israeli military actions in Gaza, where over 45,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict’s escalation.
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The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began.
Human rights groups, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have condemned the disproportionate use of force in Gaza, suggesting that U.S. aid may be enabling actions that violate international law.
War in Gaza
Since the war began, over 52,500 Palestinians have been killed, including 2,459 since the offensive resumed after a ceasefire ended on March 2, 2025, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.
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The UN and aid agencies warn of a man-made famine, accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon, a potential war crime. Israel denies this, claiming the blockade pressures Hamas to release hostages.
The war in Gaza since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel has intensified. Israel’s security cabinet approved plans on May 4, 2025, to expand military operations, aiming to “conquer” and “occupy” Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasising a shift from raids to sustained territorial control.
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