Israel said on Thursday (26) that it has secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support its ongoing military efforts and to maintain a military advantage in the Middle East.
The package includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement, which has already been received and set aside for critical military purchases, and $5.2 billion earmarked for air defense systems, including the Iron Dome anti-missile system. , David’s Sling and an advanced laser system.
Israel is currently fighting on two fronts, against the Hamas group in Gaza and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The aid announcement came after negotiations at the Pentagon between Eyal Zamir, director general of the Israeli Defense Ministry, and U.S. defense officials, including Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory, the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement. a statement.
“This substantial investment will significantly strengthen critical systems such as Iron Dome and David’s Sling, while supporting the continued development of an advanced high-power laser defense system currently in its final stages of development,” he said.
The ministry said the agreement underlines the “strong and enduring strategic partnership between Israel and the United States and the ironclad commitment to Israel’s security,” particularly in addressing regional security threats from Iran and Iran-backed groups.
Understand the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on areas of Lebanon in recent days. On Monday (23), the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities.
According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran. The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut.
Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country. Furthermore, a land incursion has not been ruled out. Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages. Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.
On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.
A 15-year-old Brazilian teenager died after an Israeli airstrike.
Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.
This content was originally published in Israel says it secured US$8.7 billion from new US aid package on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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