US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide

Key Points:

• The US has maintained near-unconditional military and diplomatic support for Israel throughout its ongoing war in Gaza since October 7, 2023, under both Biden and Trump administrations, including $25.5 billion in appropriations and over $33 billion in arms transfers.
• US military aid includes a $3.8 billion annual package under a 10-year agreement, supplemented by a $14.1 billion security package, funding for US-made weapons, and access to a War Reserves Stockpile in Israel, reinforcing Israel’s military capabilities.
• The US government has repeatedly used its veto power at the UN Security Council to block resolutions calling for an end to the conflict and has pressured the International Criminal Court, sanctioning officials and Palestinian groups involved in investigations of alleged war crimes.
• Domestic US opposition to military aid for Israel has grown significantly, with increasing numbers of Democrats and some Republicans expressing concerns, leading to legislative efforts to block arms sales and investigations into civilian casualties caused by US-supplied weapons.
• Despite rising domestic dissent, pro-Israel lawmakers are pushing to deepen US-Israeli military integration through the National Defense Authorization Act, potentially embedding the relationship within the Defense Department’s contracting system and reducing congressional oversight.