Defense! So they can keep their military edge!
I'm just asking,, you posted such glowing reports on their economy. why can't they afford their own defense.. we're broke.
First, we are not broke! That is political propaganda
Second, you make a good point, but it would be hard for a country her size to keep its military technological advantage without outside support! Especially when she is surrounded by so many countries that seek her destruction, not to mention a large segment of her own population. Israel does put $15-18 B into her own military and has turned gigantic military contracts to both Russia and China at the US requests, so the US doesn't entirely support her military. However, a $2.4 B loss would be felt. Should we pick up the tab to keep their military a powerhouse? I will let you decide. But if any people have turned our aid into gold its Israel. Look at the money we toss at say Haiti (small in comparison) and they seem to never take any steps up. Even Egypt has not been able to develop any economy even with the large amount of aid the USSR gave them and then we picked up after that.
Third, if any people deserve a little help its them!