Israel seeking major military pact with US – FT

Washington’s weapons transfers under a long-term agreement drew scrutiny during the Gaza war

Israel is seeking a major military pact with the United States as the current multi-billion-dollar agreement between the two countries approaches expiration, Financial Times has reported.

The existing 10-year memorandum of understanding, signed in 2016 and effective from 2019, provides Israel with $38 billion in military assistance, including funding for missile defense systems.