The United States has a longstanding commitment to Israel's security, as emphasized by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press conference in Paris. Blinken highlighted that this commitment has remained consistent across both Democratic and Republican administrations, with successive agreements between the two countries providing military assistance to Israel amounting to about $3 billion annually over a 10-year period.
Recent reports suggest that the US is nearing approval for the sale of up to 50 American-made F-15 fighter jets to Israel, in a deal estimated to be valued at over $18 billion. Blinken underscored that the primary objective behind such arms transfers is to support Israel's self-defense capabilities, replenish stocks and supplies, and deter potential conflicts.
