Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Who supplies Israel with weapons?
Established in 1948, Israel is a small country in the Southern Levant
of West Asia with a population of just around 10 million. The Jewish-dominant
nation has been fighting against military groups like Hamas-led Palestinian
militants, Iran-baked Hezbollah in Lebanon, and another Houthi in Yemen. On top
of these, Israel is engaging in an armed conflict with Iran. The weapons used
in these conflicts are substantial, and unlike Ukraine, the supply seems
limitless. Who is the supplier? It is estimated that nearly 70% of Israel’s arms
imports come from the US, including the latest fighter jets, guided missiles,
precision bombs, and massive ammunition.
They are used to attack militants’ targets and personnel in Gaza and
Beirut where many civilians live, and their casualties are increasing. Also,
the US is providing billions of dollars of financial assistance to Israel. Another
large weapons supplier is Germany, but its military aid has substantially declined
this year. So, the US is no doubt the dominant weapons supplier to Israel. Why
is the US assisting Israel to keep fighting?
Read the article and learn who supplies weapons to Israel.
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