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Reports Put U.S. Support for Israel’s War at $21.7 Billion, With Regional Costs Near $33 Billion

The findings, released on the war’s two-year mark, say U.S. support underpinned Israel’s sustained campaign.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with President Donald Trump after a news conference in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
U.S. Air Force personnel of load Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) support equipment being sent to Israel onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 183rd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron on October 16, 2024.
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Overview

  • At least $21.7 billion in U.S. military assistance has gone to Israel since Oct. 7, 2023, according to new studies from Brown University’s Costs of War project and partners.
  • The reports estimate $17.9 billion was provided in the first year under President Joe Biden and $3.8 billion in the second year under President Donald Trump.
  • Separate analysis places U.S. spending on wider Middle East operations at $9.65–$12 billion, bringing the combined two‑year total to about $31.35–$33.77 billion.
  • The accounting relies on open congressional notifications and public records, noting some weapons have yet to be delivered and future funding commitments remain substantial.
  • The studies argue Israel’s multi‑front operations depended on U.S. weapons, financing, and logistics; U.S. officials offered no immediate comment as reporting also cited Gaza Health Ministry figures of about 67,000 killed and 169,000 injured.