U.S. Military Aid to Israel Soars Amid Gaza Conflict, But at What Cost?

The United States government has committed an alarming $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since Hamas’s initial attacks sparked a war in Gaza nearly two years ago, according to a recent analysis by Brown University. This massive financial backing spans both Democratic and Republican administrations, with a record-shattering $17.9 billion allocated just in 2023 alone—the highest level of military cooperation funding in history between the two nations. While Washington boasts of supporting its ally’s right to defend itself, the consequences on the ground paint a grim picture. Over 10% of Gaza’s population has been killed or wounded, and more...