Us aid to israel

Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson opposes US giving Israel 'blank check'

Just before the Democratic nominating convention this past summer, Jackson vowed that he would “never vote in favor of US taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.”

OCTOBER 7, 2026|BySHARON UDASIN/ JTA

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson speaks in Biddeford, Maine, on Sept. 13, 2026.

Demonstrators from the group Jewish Voice for Peace hold an emergency Passover Seder outside of ICE headquarters on April 14, 2025 in New York City. The group is calling for freedom for Palestine, the release of Mahmoud Khalil, and to protest President Trump.

Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales

The coalition, called 'Rabbis for Block the Bombs, ' launched publicly on 23 August and so far has 92 signatories.

AUGUST 25, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Luke Bronin takes to the stage at his campaign watch party in Hartford, Connecticut after John Larson conceded in the race, resulting in Bronin’s win over the district on August 11, 2026.

AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin

The pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly viewed as politically toxic in Democratic primaries across the country, with several progressive candidates notching victories after opposing it.

AUGUST 13, 2026|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Democratic Senator John Fetterman in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Fetterman rejects Gaza genocide claim, says he would rather lose voters than abandon Israel

"Jewish community and Israel are not the same thing, brother man. They're not – that is not the same thing," Stewart, who is Jewish, said.

AUGUST 6, 2026|BySAM JANESCH/THE PHILDAELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS

Trump supports $75m. additional aid to Israel beyond Obama-era MOU

The original agreement negotiated by Prime Minister Netanyahu and former US president Barack Obama provides Israel with $38 billion through 2028.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017ByMICHAEL WILNER

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum

New US envoy David Friedman presents credentials, gets to work

American ambassador says he was given mandate by Trump to aid Israel in any way possible.

MAY 16, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

AIPAC lauds Congress passage of Israel aid

The funding also includes funds for anti-tunnel technology.

DECEMBER 9, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket in southern Israel

Top Republican senator pushing to suspend aid to Palestinian Authority, Egypt

Lindsey Graham tells the ‘Post’ that Netanyahu offended him by signing military aid package with Obama.

DECEMBER 5, 2016ByYAAKOV KATZ

Our historic bond

The MOU serves a crucial role in assuring the people of Israel of the United States’ uncompromising support.

OCTOBER 9, 2016ByJOHN FLEMING

An unprecedented American aid deal to Israel?

In real terms, the new American military aid package to Israel shows little improvement and erodes the ability of local defense industries.

OCTOBER 4, 2016ByYOSSI MELMAN

US Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon (R) and Israeli Acting National Security Advisor Jacob Nagel (L) shake hands after participating in a signing ceremony for a new ten year pact on security assistance between the two countries, in Washington

Washington Watch: Time to end aid to Israel?

Voices on both sides are increasingly saying it may be time to end US aid to Israel.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD

Yaakov Nagel and Thomas A. Shannon sign the 10-year defense agreement

Netanyahu slams criticism of record US aid deal to Israel as ‘ingratitude’

"We should all welcome it and express our appreciation to the United States,” PM says of $38 billion military aid package singed last week between the two nations.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016ByHERB KEINON