Israel prepares to 'taper off' $38b defense package with US by 2036 | LIVE BLOG
Israel is moving to prioritize joint defense projects and technological cooperation over direct U.S. military cash, as the current $38 billion aid deal nears 2028
Azerbaijan foils Israeli embassy attack plot linked to Islamic State offshoot
Azerbaijan arrested three men months ago for planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Baku, officials say. The suspects were reportedly acting on instructions from an Islamic State offshoot, according to sources cited by i24NEWS
Israel signs $183 million multi-year air munitions deal with Elbit Systems to boost IDF capabilities
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $183 million multi-year deal with Elbit Systems for air munitions, strengthening the IDF’s capabilities and expanding the country’s defense industrial base, officials said.
IDF strikes Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon following ceasefire violations
The IDF carried out a targeted strike against a Hezbollah terrorist in the Deir Qanoun area of southern Lebanon, citing repeated violations of the ceasefire.
An IDF soldier was found dead at a military base in the south of the country; military police have opened an investigation
An Israeli soldier was found dead yesterday at a military base in southern Israel, the IDF announced, adding that military police had opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death. The findings will be submitted to the military prosecutor general once the investigation is complete.
Israel prepares to negotiate a new ten-year security agreement with the United States
Israel is preparing to begin talks with the United States on a new 10-year security agreement to replace the current memorandum of understanding, which expires in September 2028, the Financial Times reports . The Jewish state wants to extend US military support while preparing for a gradual reduction in direct financial aid. According to Gil Pinchas, outgoing financial advisor to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, future negotiations should prioritize joint military and industrial projects over cash subsidies. Currently, US aid includes approximately $3.3 billion annually for the purchase of American weapons, under a 2016 agreement totaling $38 billion. This financial component could decrease over time. In early January, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already expressed his desire to reduce Israel's dependence on American military aid over the next decade, as the share of this aid in the Israeli defense budget has declined significantly with the growth of the country's economy.