Israeli Merkava tanks drive near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip as they return from the Hamas-controlled Palestinian coastal enclave on August 5, 2014. (AFP/File)
Al Bawaba: US and Israel mull over $40 billion ‘military aid package’ offer
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice said the proposed military aid package to Israel is larger than any the United States has ever offered to any country.
The 10-year aid program would give Israel up to $40 billion to upgrade its military aircraft and missile defense systems, and to defend against militants in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, and al-Qaida and Daesh affiliates in Syria and Egypt.
Speaking Monday in Washington to the American Jewish Committee Global Forum, Rice said the pact would "constitute a significant increase in support."
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WNU Editor: Apparently there are still some differences .... Obama opposes additional missile defense aid to Israel (YNet news).
More News On A $40 Billion U.S. Military Aid Package To Israel
$40 billion aid to Israel is 'largest ever' to any country, says Susan Rice -- UPI
Susan Rice: President Barack Obama Eyes New US Military Aid Pact With Israel -- Executive Gov
Israel wants to sign US aid deal before Obama departs -- Jerusalem Post
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$40 billion, what is that like 4 f-35's?
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