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  • US Provided $21.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel During Two Years of Gaza Conflict, Study Reveals

    US Provided $21.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel During Two Years of Gaza Conflict, Study Reveals

    Oct 07, 2025 05:00 pm CST

    A new academic study from Brown University reveals the United States has provided $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, spanning both Biden and Trump administrations. The comprehensive analysis also indicates an additional $10 billion in US spending on broader Middle East security operations, including actions against Houthi rebels and Iranian targets, as peace negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas.