Military aid to israel

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.
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.

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

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

Israel expands arms trade as regional conflicts reshape global transfers

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.

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


What will happen if US military aid to Israel needs to end? - opinion

Regardless of the reason, now is the time for Israel to address this issue head-on before a future Republican isolationist or Progressive Democratic president takes the initiative first.

 An Iron Dome air defense missile and two F-35 fighter jets are seen superimposed over a collage of the US and Israeli flags in this illustrative image.

Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel

Rubio said he had used emergency authority to expedite the delivery of military assistance to Israel to its Middle East ally, now in a fragile ceasefire with Hamas militants in their war in Gaza.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a press conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

US issues broad freeze on foreign aid after Trump orders review

Officials familiar with the matter say that many people will die because of the review, calling it "a wrecking ball to break as much stuff as possible."

 Transfer of humanitarian aid trucks into the Gaza strip through the “Kisufim” passage

Will US military aid to Israel stay solid under Trump? - analysis

There is concern that just as Trump is expected to order the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, he will also do so from Syria and Israel.

US President Donald Trump takes oath on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, US, January 20, 2025.

Sen. Jon Ossoff's anti-Israel vote is a betrayal of the Georgian Jews who support him - opinion

The senator’s decision to vote against supporting Israeli military needs was not only a betrayal of his previous stance but also an affront to the Jewish community of Georgia.

 US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on voting rights on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, April 20, 2021.

Israel must lessen dependence on foreign weaponry - editorial

No country, especially not one of Israel’s size, can attain full weapons independence. But at the same time, this dependence can be reduced.

 An illustrative image of an IDF fighter jet in a noose.

Namibia blocks vessel suspected of carrying 'explosive material destined for Israel'

Namibia barred the MV Kathrin from docking over suspicions of carrying military cargo for Israel, aligning with its support for Palestine during the Gaza conflict.

 Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Betrayal of allies: US pauses munitions, while threatening Israel's security - editorial

Delaying aid emboldens Israel’s adversaries; the US must provide not just military aid, but also a clear and consistent message of solidarity.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken walks with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, last week. The US hypocrisy and holier-than-thou attitude toward Israel is truly infuriating, the writer charges.

US House sets long-awaited vote on billions for Ukraine, Israel

The Israel bill totals $26.38 billion; plus funds to cover the cost of US military operations in response to recent attacks.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson before delivering his State of the Union address, last month.

Majority Leader Steve Scalise to 'Post': Republicans will propose new Iranian sanctions

The US should support however Israel decides to respond to Iran, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told The Jerusalem Post before unveiling a series of bills expressing support for Israel.

 Majority Leader of the US House of Representatives, Steve Scalise, speaks at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Gathering at a Historic Synagogue, Sixth & I, in Washington, DC.