USA
House of Representatives unveiled a new military aid bill for Israel
today. It also contains billions in humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza
. The text of the bill is long, so here are the highlights.
- $4.4 Billion usd in Drawdown authority for Israel
. This is for all forms of military aid that will be taken directly from exisiting U.S. stockpiles for Ukraine.
- $4 Billion usd for the procurement of additional Iron Dome and David's Sling air defense systems and associated interceptors, for Israel
.
- $1.2 Billion usd for the continued procurement of Iron Beam air defense systems for Israel
.
- $3.5 Billion usd in foreign financing loans for Israel
, allowing them to buy weapons domestically or abroad. The loan is to be paid back by terms that are set by the U.S. President.
- $5.65 Billion usd in humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza
.
- $3.5 Billion usd in Migrant / Refugees aid for the people of Gaza
.
The remainder of the bill is additional money for the USA
to restock their own military supplies and to further fund their own military assets in the region.
