Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Abstract
Israeli-U.S. relations are an important
factor in U.S. policy in the Middle East, and
Congress has placed considerable emphasis on
the maintenance of a close and supportive
relationship. The main vehicle for expressing
support for Israel has been foreign aid; Israel
currently receives about $3 billion per year in
economic and military grants, refugee settlement assistance, and other aid. Congress has
monitored aid closely along with other issues
in bilateral relations, and its concerns have
affected Administration’s policies
