How $21.7 Billion in U.S. Military Aid to Israel Threatens America’s Strategic Interests

On the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks that sparked renewed violence in Gaza, a sobering report reminds us how much American taxpayers have footed the bill for foreign conflicts that do not directly serve our national interests. Since October 2023, Washington has provided more than $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel alone, according to an academic study by Brown University’s Costs of War project. This figure comes on top of roughly $10 billion spent on broader Middle Eastern security operations during the same period. Is America’s Generosity Fueling Endless Conflict? While critics might argue these funds support a...