U.S. Aid to Israel (Yearly)
U.S. foreign assistance to Israel, tracked by the Department of State through ForeignAssistance.gov, represents America's largest bilateral aid relationship. This comprehensive metric includes military assistance (73% of total), economic support funds (24%), and other programs (3%). Military aid primarily funds Foreign Military Financing (FMF) grants for defense equipment procurement, with unique arrangements allowing advance disbursement and domestic spending provisions. Economic assistance supports various development initiatives, scientific cooperation, and strategic partnerships. The data includes detailed project-level allocations, implementation timelines, and effectiveness metrics. Historical patterns show consistent support since 1948, with significant increases following diplomatic milestones. The program influences regional security architecture, defense industry relationships, and broader Middle East policy objectives, while maintaining strong congressional oversight and public reporting requirements. Annual allocations reflect both strategic priorities and memoranda of understanding commitments, with current frameworks extending through 2028.
$6,626,761,179
in Jan 2024
Source: ForeignAssistance.gov