Another 8.7 billion dollars in US aid to Israel
Last Updated on September 28, 2024 10:13 am
The United States is giving another $8.7 billion military aid package to warlord and occupier Israel. In an announcement on Thursday, Israel said that the United States would give the package to Israel as support for its military operations.
Israel is receiving this aid package at a time when the occupation forces continue to attack innocent people in Lebanon and Gaza.
It is being described as Israel’s biggest attack on the country since the 2006 Lebanon War.
Israel’s Defense Ministry said on Friday that its Director General of Defense, Major General Eyal Zamir, has concluded talks with the United States in Washington.
According to the ministry, $3.5 billion of this package has already been transferred to the Israeli Ministry of Defense for wartime equipment. The remaining $5.2 billion is allocated for air defense systems. These include the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and an advanced laser system.
Israel already has several missile defense systems. Among them are David’s Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome.
Besides, the statement mentioned that the money and equipment allocated under this agreement will reach Israel soon.
However, recent polls show that most Americans favor limiting military aid to Israel. Yet Washington continues to provide significant military aid to Israel.
Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said that Israel has been carrying out continuous attacks since last Monday. As a result, at least 700 people were killed and about 3,000 were injured in Lebanon.
Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in a border conflict since the Israeli invasion of Gaza. About 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7 in this attack. Most of them are women and children.
Meanwhile, the international community expressed concern about the Israeli attack on Lebanon. Because this attack increases the risk of spreading the Gaza conflict regionally.
Source: Meher News Agency