Israel to enter talks with US on new 10-year ‘security deal’: Report

Israel is reportedly preparing to begin negotiations with the United States on a new 10-year “security agreement” aimed at extending Washington’s military support, with a greater focus on joint projects rather than direct financial assistance.

Gil Pinchas, the former chief financial adviser to the Israeli military who resigned this week, told the Financial Times on Tuesday that the prospective agreement would seek to “prioritize” joint military initiatives over US “cash handouts.”

He further noted that negotiations are expected to begin in the coming weeks.

“The partnership is more important than just the net financial issue in this context,” Pinchas told the British daily newspaper. “There are a lot of things that are equal to money. The view of this needs to be wider,” he added.

Israel pushes for 20-year US military aid pact: Report

Israel is reportedly pushing for a 20-year military aid agreement with the United States, seeking to double the typical duration of such bilateral arrangements, as reported by Israeli and US officials.

Israel’s current 10-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Washington, under which it receives nearly $4 billion in military aid annually, is set to expire in two years.

Pinchas suggested that the portion of the agreement involving direct, unconditional funding could be reduced gradually under a new deal.

The existing MOU also allocates hundreds of millions of dollars each year for joint military projects, including the so-called Iron Dome and other air defense systems designed to intercept rockets, missiles, and drones.

According to Pinchas, Israel is pursuing discussions on “current and future joint development projects for military systems” that could continue on a case-by-case basis, rather than being locked into a single decade-long framework.

“You put money and they put money and you both win,” he said, adding that Israel is waiting to see how Washington responds to the proposal.

Pinchas also pointed to the deployment of US air defense systems and warplanes across West Asia to “protect” Israel as examples of American support that go beyond the current MOU and are worth “many billions more.”

The report comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Israel on high alert over US threats to attack Iran and the possibility of retaliation from the Islamic Republic.

US military assistance to Israel is formalized under a long-term agreement, providing $3.8 billion annually for military funding. This mechanism allows Israel to purchase US-made military systems.

US spends record $22bn on military aid to Israel since Oct.; ‘real number much higher’: Report

The US has spent more than $22bn on military aid to Israel over the past year, a new report says.

Since late 2023, congressional records and external analyses have indicated that authorized military aid and sales packages are valued in the tens of billions of dollars, encompassing a range of equipment and munitions.

The current US administration has continued this policy. In 2025, officials notified Congress of potential arms sales worth nearly $7 billion, including advanced attack helicopters and armored vehicles, following a review of pending transfers.

Israel, as the largest recipient of US foreign aid, has utilized these funds to carry out wars of aggression in the West Asia region, acquiring advanced systems such as F-35 jets and precision-guided munitions. 

Since the start of the Gaza genocide, carried out with extensive US taxpayer support, the Israeli regime has killed more than 71,500 Palestinians and wounded over 171,000 others, the majority of them women and children.

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