Some interesting background in the video report below, and I haven’t seen the decoy angle elsewhere which is pretty smart. When you think of the cost of this war effort, it’s worth a look at more recent military grants the US has given to Israel. And this is clearly part of the OCGFC scheme to enrich themselves and their military industrial complex megacorps. And spent or transferred weapons need to be replaced, and gives them a chance to ramp up production and profits for a period. And why they say war is a racket.
Key highlights of U.S. aid:
- Deployment of THAAD System: In October 2024, the U.S. announced it was sending the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system and 100 troops to Israel to intercept ballistic missile attacks from Iran and its proxies. The THAAD system complements Israel’s existing defenses, such as the Patriot missile system, with broader coverage and advanced capabilities.
- Emergency Aid and Wartime Procurement:
- In September 2024, the U.S. secured an $8.7 billion aid package for Israel, including $3.5 billion for wartime procurement and $5.2 billion for air defense systems like Iron Dome and David’s Sling.
- In April 2024, Congress approved $14.3 billion in emergency military assistance and $9.2 billion for humanitarian aid, including support for Gazan civilians.
- Paused Heavy Munitions Transfer: In May 2024, the Biden administration paused certain heavy munitions shipments pending Israel’s plans for operations in Rafah, where humanitarian concerns for displaced Palestinians were raised. This move reflected efforts to balance support for Israel with attention to humanitarian laws. The munitions transfer were later approved.
- Proposed $8 Billion Arms Sale: In January 2025, the U.S. State Department notified Congress about a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel. While some weapons could be dispatched from existing U.S. inventories, the majority would require up to several years for delivery. The arms package includes medium-range air-to-air missiles for aerial defense, 155 mm artillery shells for long-range strikes, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, and 500-pound bombs.
- Trump Administration $4 Billon Aid: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he signed a declaration to fast-track approximately $4 billion in military aid to Israel, using emergency authority to expedite assistance as Israel prepares for a potential resumption of fighting in Gaza. Rubio also stated that the Trump Administration “will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America’s long-standing commitment to Israel’s security, including means to counter security threats.”
https://www.ajc.org/news/what-every-american-should-know-about-us-aid-to-israel