The United States has allocated a record of at least $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel since the onset of the conflict in Gaza, as reported by Brown University's Costs of War project. Additionally, an extra $4.86 billion has been directed towards increased U.S. military operations in the Middle East following the attacks that commenced on October 7, 2023.
The report highlights the significant financial burden incurred by the U.S. as it supports Israel in its conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, while also aiming to manage tensions with Iran-allied armed groups in the region. The human cost of these conflicts has been substantial, with over 1,200 individuals killed by Hamas militants in Israel and nearly 42,000 casualties in Gaza, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
