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On January 14, 2026, the U.S. House of
Representatives approved legislation providing approximately $3.3 billion in
additional military aid to Israel as part of the fiscal year 2026 State
Department and foreign operations funding package. The measure passed by a
recorded roll-call vote of 341 to 79, showing broad bipartisan support for
continued military assistance.
The funding is provided through the Foreign Military
Financing program, which allows allied governments to purchase
U.S.-manufactured weapons and defense systems. For Israel, the allocation
aligns with a 2016 memorandum of understanding that commits the United States
to providing roughly $3.8 billion annually in military assistance through
2028, advancing that commitment for the current fiscal year.
Israel remains the largest cumulative recipient of
U.S. military aid since World War II, reflecting decades of defense
cooperation between the two countries. The House vote continues a
long-standing pattern of congressional approval for military assistance
through the annual appropriations process.
The aid provision was included within a broader
appropriations bill rather than as a standalone measure. As a result, the vote
also covered funding for the U.S. State Department and other foreign
operations programs. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration
before being sent to the President for final approval.
US House Approves $3 Billion Additional Military Aid to Israel (IMEMC News, 1-18-26)
House of Representatives approves $3.3bn in military aid to Israel (Middle East Eye, 1-16-26)
US State Department funding bill to send $3.3B to Israel, sets conditions on aid to Palestine (Anadolu Ajansı, 1-13-26)