​Despite Escalation, Israel Secures $8.7BN Military Aid Package From Washington – Tyler Durden

Despite Escalation, Israel Secures $8.7BN Military Aid Package From Washington Via The Cradle Israel said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the US government to support its ongoing military assaults on Lebanon and Gaza and to maintain a “qualitative military edge in the region,” Reuters reported. The package includes $3.5 billion for critical military purchases and $5.2 billion for air defense systems, including the Iron Dome anti-missile system, David’s Sling, and an advanced laser system. Getty Images US support for Israel’s missile defense systems is crucial to shielding Israeli military installations and infrastructure. While Israeli warplanes have…  — Continue at ZeroHedge News : Read More