While ordinary American taxpayers are crying because of increased inflation, increasing homeless people on the streets of major cities and inadequate infrastructure, The United States has bankrolled about 70% of Israel’s war expenses on October 7, 2023. Though not surprising, the U.S. has provided at least $22.76 billion in military aid to Israel, Yes, a whopping $22.76 billion. But what does this actually mean for American taxpayers, and what is the human cost on the ground in Gaza? Stay tuned as we unravel the hidden truths behind this conflict’s financial and human toll. It’s a topic that Washington doesn’t want you to question.
Infographics showing the breakdown of U.S. aid to Israel
According to a research report by Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, The U.S. has spent at least $22.76 billion on military aid to Israel from October 7, 2023, to September 30, 2024, which amounts to 70% of Israel’s war costs. That’s tens of billions of American taxpayer dollars directed towards conflict thousands of miles away.
The question that is going through your mind right now is why the U.S. is willing to spend such a staggering amount to finance the war of another country.
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The relationship between the United States and Israel has been one of the most steadfast alliances in modern history. Since the creation of Israel on May 14, 1948, the U.S. has been its most crucial ally, providing billions of dollars in military aid, diplomatic support, and strategic assistance.
The 1967 Six-Day Israel and a coalition of Arab states war marked a turning point, solidifying Israel’s reliance on U.S. military aid to maintain its military edge. Over the decades, this partnership has evolved, with the U.S. contributing billions annually to Israel’s defence budget, including advanced weaponry, missile defence systems, and economic support.
Now that we have established the relationship between the U.S. and Israel, let’s dive into the staggering numbers behind U.S. spending on the Iseal War. According to the reports, $17.9 billion was spent on direct military aid to Israel and $4.86 billion on U.S. military operations in the war zone, including actions against Houthi forces in Yemen, such as deploying aircraft carriers and air defence batteries in the region.
The $22.76 billion is just the tip of the iceberg; as the Biden administration announced on August 13 this year, the Biden administration announced additional arms deals worth $20.3 billion, including the sale of F15 fighter jets from Boeing. The package includes 50 combat F15 jets ($18.8 billion), more than 32,000 tank munitions ($774 million), tactical vehicles ($583 million), 30 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles ($102 million), and 50,000 mortar rounds ($61 million) according to the reports.
The amount of aid the U.S. has given to Israel highlights Israel’s standing as the country that has received the most U.S. aid since World War II, totaling $251.2 billion over 66 years. While American tax dollars fund warfare abroad, domestic issues like healthcare, education, and infrastructure remain underfunded. Critics say that this represents a misalignment of priorities. priorities that are determined more by geopolitical interests than by the needs of the American people.
While the U.S. is being criticized for funding genocide, violence and oppression against the people of Gaza, the s alliance is driving a wedge between the U.S. and the rest of the world, with many allies and international bodies, including the United Nations, repeatedly condemning Israeli airstrikes as disproportionate and urging ceasefire.
Despite countless resolutions passed by the United Nations urging the end of the blockade on Gaza and calling for a two-state solution, the United States has frequently used its veto power to shield Israel from international censure. The human cost of Isreal war on Gaza is greater than you think; according reports from the United Nations and other humanitarian institutions,
- Over 100,000 Gazans have died, including women and children.
- 42,000 people are wounded.
- Key infrastructure—88% of schools, 21 of 36 hospitals, and 45 of 105 health facilities—has been destroyed.
- Gaza’s economy has lost $35.8 billion in unrealized GDP, leaving it 350 years behind its pre-conflict levels.
- Over 90% of the population is displaced, living in overcrowded shelters with scarce resources
As geopolitical alliances shift and the global landscape changes, America’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a deeply divisive issue. The question is, can the U.S. continue to support Israel at any cost, especially when it comes to human lives and taxpayer dollars?”
The ongoing funding of Israel by the U.S., despite the humanitarian crisis it has fueled, raises ethical questions about U.S. foreign policy. While the U.S. claims to stand for freedom and human rights, its support for Israel’s military campaigns in Gaza often tells a different story.
The reality is that every American taxpayer dollar spent on foreign wars is a dollar not spent on healthcare, education, and the basic needs of American citizens. Is it worth it? Or is it time for the U.S. to reassess where taxpayer dollars are truly needed? This is a conversation that the American people must have, a conversation that Washington, for too long, has avoided.
Let us know what you think in the comments. Should the U.S. continue its unwavering support for Israel, or is it time for a change? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay informed on all the latest updates.
