U.S. Signs $3 Billion Deal for Israel to Receive 25 F-35 Fighter Jets
The US and Israel on Tuesday (June 4) signed a deal that will provide Israel with 25 new Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets, demonstrating staunch US support for Israel amid the slaughter and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel’s Defense Ministry said the deal is worth $3 billion and will be financed by US military aid.
The US provides Israel with $3.8 billion in military each year, and President Biden recently signed a bill that will give Israel an additional $17 billion.
The new fighter jets will start being delivered to Israel in 2028 and will bring Israel’s total fleet of F-35s to 75.
According to The Times of Israel, 39 out of 50 F-35 jets that were part of an earlier deal have been delivered so far.
Israel first announced its intention to procure the 25 F-35s from the US back in July 2023.
The US is also working to push forward a separate deal that will give Israel 25 F-15 fighter jets.
Source: Antiwar.com
