The Israel Aid and Arms Ledger

What happened

1. promise2024-07-08documented

   The platform promised to stand with Israel, seek Middle East peace, and center essential American interests.

   • The American Presidency Project: 2024 Republican Party Platform2024-07-08 · Twenty promises, items 7-9; chapters 2, 9, and 10
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2. action2025-02-07documented

   The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and support, with an estimated ceiling of $660 million and Lockheed Martin as principal contractor.

   • Defense Security Cooperation Agency: Israel - AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles2025-02-07 · Transmittal 24-104: possible sale, 3,000 missiles, $660 million ceiling, Lockheed Martin, delivery beginning 2028
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3. outcome2025-10-07reported

   An open-source academic accounting estimated at least $21.7 billion in U.S. military assistance to Israel from October 2023 through September 2025 across two administrations; some was delivered and some scheduled for later.

   • Associated Press: US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since Gaza war began2025-10-07 · Independent account of study, administration no-comment, and distinction between delivered and future assistance
   • Brown University Costs of War: Military Aid and Arms Transfers to Israel, October 2023-September 20252025-10-07 · Two-year $21.7 billion estimate; $17.9 billion first year and $3.8 billion second year; delivery timing caveat
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4. administration response2025-02-07documented

   DSCA said the possible sale supported Israel's self-defense and U.S. national interests and would not alter the regional military balance; actual value depends on final requirements, budget authority, and signed agreements.

   • Defense Security Cooperation Agency: Israel - AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles2025-02-07 · Transmittal 24-104: possible sale, 3,000 missiles, $660 million ceiling, Lockheed Martin, delivery beginning 2028
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Amounts and affected parties

1. public costEstimated U.S. military assistance, two-year periodAt least $21.7 billion estimated assistance

   Estimated public spending source

   United States taxpayers

   Estimated funds recipient

   Government of Israel (proposed Hellfire sale recipient)

2. commitmentPossible Hellfire sale ceilingUp to $660 million notification ceiling

   Reported intended recipient

   Government of Israel (proposed Hellfire sale recipient)

People and organizations

• United States taxpayerspayer
• Government of Israel (proposed Hellfire sale recipient)recipient