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List of military aid to Israel during the Israel-Hamas War

This is a list of known military aid that has been provided to Israel during the Israel-Hamas War. This list includes delivered equipment, training, intelligence, treatment of soldiers, logistical support as well as financial support to the Israeli government.[1][2]

Donors

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Military aid donations were coordinated throughout the war, at monthly meetings of Israel's Defense Coordination Group. The US has been a major contributor to Israel providing significant military aid.[3][4]

United States

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Main article: United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war

On October 7 2023, hours after the start of the Israel–Hamas war, the United States started sending warships and warplanes into the region, prepared to give Israel whatever it needs.[5] Israel asked the United States for Iron Dome interceptors, and President Joe Biden said Washington would quickly provide additional equipment and resources, including ammunition, which are going to reach Israel within days. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington would provide its "full support" to Israel, with guided missile launchers and F-35 fighter jets among the equipment being sent.[5] On October 12, Biden administration started preparing an aid package of about $2 billion in additional funding to support Israel.[6] On October 14, the Pentagon had dispatched a small team of Special Operations personnel to Israel for intelligence gathering.[7] On October 15, the White House declared that it would attempt to get congressional approval of a fresh $2 billion weaponry aid package for Israel and Ukraine.[8] By October 17, five shipments of American weapons and equipment had arrived in Israel.[5] On October 20, Biden announced that the additional funds he asked Congress to authorize would come to a total of $14 billion, as part of a $105 billion military aid package that addressed Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel as well as US border security.[9]

In November, a Republican plan was approved by the United States House of Representatives that allocated $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel.

By December US had supplied 15,000 bombs and 57,000 155mm artillery shells, mostly carried on C-17 military cargo planes. U.S. has also sent more than 5,000 unguided Mk82 bombs, more than 5,400 Mk84 bombs, about 1,000 small diameter GBU-39 bombs.[10] On December 8, Biden used emergency authority to skip congressional review to sell ~14,000 tank shells worth $106.5 million for immediate delivery to Israel.[11] On December 29, the United States government again used emergency authority to sell Israel artillery shells and related weapons worth 147.5 million dollars in order to replenish Israeli weapons stockpiles.[12]

In February the Senate passed a $14 billion USD aid package for Israel.[13]

By March US had approved more than 100 arms sales to Israel.[14] On 30 March, the White House authorized $2.5 billion in weapons transfers to Israel.[15]

In April, Biden signed a $95bn security package which included around $17bn in military aid for Israel.[16]

On 16 May, Biden notified Congress about a $1 billion arms sale to Israel.[17] On 21 May, the U.S. House passed legislation that would slash the U.S. military budget unless Biden sent 3,500 heavy-duty bombs to Israel.[18]

In June, the United States officially signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance, allowing Israel to purchase 25 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets for $3 billion dollars.[19] Also in June, Rep. Gregory Meeks and Sen. Ben Cardin signed off to an arms sale to Israel totaling $18 billion, after pressure from the Biden administration.[20]

United Kingdom

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Main article: British support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war

Israel used British-supplied weapons in the war.[21][22][23] 15% of the components of each Israeli F-35 fighter aircraft are made by British companies.[24] 15% of the components of each Israeli F-35 fighter jet are made by British companies, including BAE Systems.[25] According to the Campaign Against Arms Trade, the UK has granted arms export licences to Israel amounting to £574 million ($727 million) since 2008, including £42 million ($53 million) in 2022.[26]

Germany

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Germany is one of the major arms suppliers to Israel.[27] It supplied 326.5 million euros ($353.7m) in equipment and weapons to Israel in 2023.[28] The Chancellor of Germany , Olaf Schulz , decided to send two IAI Heron TP type UAVs of the German Army. It was also announced that Germany would supply about ten thousand tank shells to Israel.[29]

France

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In late October 2023, 100,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition were supplied to Israel by France.[30][31]

India

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India has reportedly been exporting rockets, drones like Elbit Hermes 900, explosives and other military equipment to Israel during the Gaza war.[32][33] A cargo ship, laden with over 30 tons of such supplies intended for the Israeli Defense Forces, was discovered off the coast of Spain.. This ship, which had set sail from southeastern India, was en route to Ashdod, a port situated roughly 30 kilometers from the strife-ridden Gaza Strip.[34] However, Spain refused to give the ship a port call.[35][36][37]

References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Aid to Israel in Four Charts | Council on Foreign Relations".
  2. ^ "Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?". 23 January 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. Aid to Israel in Four Charts | Council on Foreign Relations".
  4. ^ "Gaza war: Where does Israel get its weapons?". 5 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Copp, Tara (17 October 2023). "Ships, Planes, Weapons, Troops: Here's All the Military Support the U.S. Is Readying for Israel". Time. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023.
  6. ^ Cortellessa, Eric (11 October 2023). "Biden and Congress Craft $2 Billion Aid Package as Israel Vows to 'Crush' Hamas". Time.
  7. ^ Schmitt, Eric (15 October 2023). "U.S. Expanding Military Presence Near Israel". The New York Times. The New York Times.
  8. ^ "Biden to Push for Ukraine, Israel Military Aid". VOA News. 15 October 2023.
  9. ^ Beale, Jonathan (October 2023). "How far would the US go to defend Israel?". BBC News.
  10. ^ "US sends 'bunker buster' bombs to Israel for war on Gaza, report says". Al-Jazeera. 2 Dec 2023.
  11. ^ Pamuk, Humeyra; Stone, Mike; Pamuk, Humeyra (2023-12-09). "US skips congressional review to approve emergency sale of tank shells to Israel". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  12. ^ "US govt. Again skips Congress for emergency weapons sale to Israel | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News".
  13. ^ "US Muslim group says 'shame on Senate' for passing Israel aid bill". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  14. ^ Hudson, John. "U.S. floods arms into Israel despite mounting alarm over war's conduct". The Washington Post. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  15. ^ "US approves bombs, jets for Israel amid threat of offensive in Gaza's Rafah". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans". The Times of Israel. 24 April 2024.
  17. ^ Jimison, Robert (15 May 2024). "Biden Administration Advances $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  18. ^ "US House passes symbolic bill forcing Biden to send arms to Israel". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  19. ^ Fabian, Emanuel. "Israel inks deal to buy 25 more F-35 fighter jets for $3 billion". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  20. ^ Hudson, John. "Key Democrats approve major arms sale to Israel, including F-15s". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  21. ^ "The UK weapons sold to Israel as British aid workers killed in Gaza". inews.co.uk. 3 April 2024.
  22. ^ "UK's Rishi Sunak faces growing pressure to stop arms sales to Israel". Al Jazeera. 4 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Why a majority of Britons want the U.K. to halt arms exports to Israel". NPR. 4 April 2024.
  24. ^ "Fighter jets with UK parts cleared for Israel sale days before aid worker deaths". Inews.co.uk. 4 April 2024.
  25. ^ "Fighter jets with UK parts cleared for Israel sale days before aid worker deaths". Inews.co.uk. 4 April 2024.
  26. ^ "Gaza war: Where does Israel get its weapons?". BBC News. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  27. ^ https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-are-israels-key-weapons-suppliers-and-who-has-halted-exports-since-oct-7/
  28. ^ "Updates: ICJ rules against imposing measures on Germany over Israel aid". Al Jazeera. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  29. ^ https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001467962
  30. ^ Ariane Lavrilleux; Nina Hubinet; Mathias Destal; Pierre Leibovici (25 March 2024). "Guerre à Gaza : la France a fourni en secret des équipements de mitrailleuses à Israël". Disclose. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  31. ^ Mathias Destal; Ariane Lavrilleux; Pierre Leibovici; Nina Hubinet (28 March 2024). "Livraison à Israël d'équipements pour mitrailleuses : La France entretient l'opacité". Disclose. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  32. ^ "India exports rockets, explosives to Israel amid Gaza war, documents reveal".
  33. ^ "India-Made Drones in Gaza? New Delhi Delivers 'Killer' Hermes 900 to Israel | Report". 13 February 2024.
  34. ^ "India Supplying Israel with Weapons 'to Return Favor': Reports". 26 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Spain refuses docking to ship carrying weapons for Israel". Independent.co.uk. 17 May 2024.
  36. ^ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/spain-denies-port-of-call-to-ship-carrying-arms-to-israel/
  37. ^ Badcock, James (17 May 2024). "Spain blocks ship carrying weapons to Israel from docking". The Telegraph.
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