How much money does Israel get as aid from the US?

In 2020, the US gave $3.8 billion in aid to Israel, most of it for military assistance, as part of a long-term yearly commitment.

This support was given as part of an agreement signed by former US president Barack Obama in 2016 for an overall package of $38 billion in military aid over the decade (2017-2028), which was an overall increase of about six percent of the spending commitment to Israel over the previous decade, reports BBC.

In addition, the US gave $5 million towards resettling migrants in Israel last year, said the report.

US aid, over the years, has helped Israel develop one of the most advanced militaries in the world. For instance, Israel purchased 50 F-35 combat aircraft, which can be used for missile attacks -- 27 of the aircraft have so far been delivered, costing around $100 million each.

Last year, Israel bought eight KC-46A Boeing "Pegasus" aircraft for an estimated $2.4 billion. These are capable of refuelling planes such as the F-35 in mid-air, the report also mentioned.

Of the $3.8 billion given to Israel in 2020, $500 million was for missile defence, including investments in Israel's Iron Dome and other systems which can intercept incoming rockets.

Israel has been the largest overall recipient of US foreign aid since World War 2.

There are several reasons why the US gives so much aid to Israel, including historic commitments dating back to US support for the creation of the Jewish state in 1948, the report said.

On top of that, the US sees Israel as a crucial ally in the Middle East.