The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-aid-to-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:11:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US aid to Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-aid-to-israel/ 32 32 J Street on the offensive with pledge to spend $3 million against AIPAC-backed candidates https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-on-the-offensive-with-pledge-to-spend-3-million-against-aipac-backed-candidates/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:15:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3895917 Leader of US liberal Jewish group says Democrats hoping to defeat Republican rivals should no longer fear the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's war chest: 'It’s a new era for us'

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]]> Hawaii primaries pose latest test for Democrats amid party split over Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hawaii-primaries-pose-latest-test-for-democrats-amid-party-split-over-israel/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:06:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3876017 Fresh-faced Jarrett Keohokalole calls for limits on military aid to Jerusalem, challenging seasoned lawmaker Ed Case after string of wins by candidates critical of Jewish state

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]]> Arizona congressman fends off anti-Israel challenger in Democratic primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/arizona-congressman-fends-off-anti-israel-challenger-in-democratic-primary/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:05:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3865755 Greg Stanton holds onto his seat, defeating socialist Kai Newkirk, who accused Israel of genocide and criticized the incumbent for declining to cut off aid and institute arms embargo

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]]> AIPAC stops taking donations for House Democrats who voted to cut military aid to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-stops-taking-donations-for-house-democrats-who-voted-to-cut-military-aid-to-israel/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:16:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863645 Website of pro-Israel lobby group no longer features option to donate to 15 Democrats whom it previously endorsed for reelection, after they voted in favor of motion

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]]> Democratic congressman who voted to cut off Israel aid decries far-left harassment campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-congressman-who-voted-to-cut-off-israel-aid-decries-far-left-harassment-campaign/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:47:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863168 Adam Smith, ranking member of House Armed Services Committee who used to receive AIPAC support, says anti-Israel activists vandalized his family home, assaulted staff member

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]]> There’s a new Democratic consensus on aid to Israel — against it https://www.timesofisrael.com/theres-a-new-democratic-consensus-on-aid-to-israel-against-it/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:17:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861422 Military assistance totaling billions annually used to get bipartisan support in Washington. Now, the question for Democrats, exemplified in a key vote on Wednesday, isn't whether to send Israel money, but whether to still sell it arms

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]]> As staunch Israel critics notch wins across the US, these candidates could be next https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-staunch-israel-critics-notch-wins-across-the-us-these-candidates-could-be-next/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:24:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3854482 From Arizona to Massachusetts, candidates accusing Israel of genocide and calling to halt arms sales to it hope to replicate recent far-left electoral success in New York, Colorado

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]]> Vance slams Israeli ‘freakout’ over Iran deal, says Trump only world leader who still likes Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/vance-slams-israeli-freakout-over-iran-deal-says-trump-only-world-leader-who-still-likes-israel/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:53:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3845880 VP lambasts Israeli ministers who called on Netanyahu to disregard accord, insists Iran won't get relief without final deal. Scolds Israel: 'You can't just kill your way out of solving every problem'

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]]> AOC signals opposition to all Israel aid, including defensive spending https://www.timesofisrael.com/aoc-reportedly-signals-opposition-to-all-israel-aid-including-defensive-spending/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:41:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793067 Ocasio-Cortez says Iron Dome 'critical' to civilians, but Israel should pay for it; statement comes after she reportedly tells socialist party she is against all aid to Israel

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]]> Poll: Nearly four in 10 US Jews say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-nearly-four-in-10-us-jews-say-israel-has-committed-genocide-in-gaza/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:12:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3656568 WaPo survey also finds 68% blame Hamas more for civilian deaths; 76% say Israel's existence is vital for Jewish future; 31% feel unsafe in US; two-thirds have negative view of Netanyahu

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]]> Over half of US Senate Democrats back failed measures to block arms sales to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-half-of-us-senate-democrats-back-failed-measures-to-block-arms-sales-to-israel/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:45:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3610441&preview=true&preview_id=3610441 Number of Democrats opposing weapons transfers jumps from 15 in last vote in April to 27, with Israel's global standing continuing to nosedive as Gaza war drags on

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]]> Biden officials vent frustrations in dealing with Netanyahu, decry missed chance of Saudi deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-biden-aide-israel-missed-opportunity-for-saudi-deal-hopefully-it-wont-do-so-again/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:10:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536527 In interviews with Israeli TV, 9 senior officials from previous US administration speak with unprecedented candor; ex-envoy Shapiro: Saudi deal would have required Israeli election or coalition shuffle

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]]> US Senate overwhelmingly votes down Sanders’ motions to block arms sales to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-overwhelmingly-votes-down-sanders-motions-to-block-arms-sales-to-israel/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:24:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3517847&preview=true&preview_id=3517847 Minority of Democrats voting in favor falls from 19 to 15 since Nov., with Ossoff flipping to 'No' as he readies for reelection fight next year; freshman Kim a more surprising 'Yes' vote

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]]> US State Department informs Congress of $7.4 billion arms sale to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-state-department-informs-congress-of-7-4-billion-arms-sale-to-israel/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:58:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3477615 Package includes billions in munitions, related equipment that will start being delivered this year; senior Democrat says administration defied his request for sale to be paused

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]]> After finishing DC tour, an Israeli ambassador known for his discretion is ready to talk https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-finishing-dc-tour-an-israeli-ambassador-known-for-his-discretion-is-ready-to-talk/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:09:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470567 In astonishingly uncharacteristic interview, Michael Herzog claims State Department bureaucrats withheld weapons to Israel, pans Netanyahu's handling of Gaza war and judicial overhaul

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