U.S. Financial Aid To Israel: Figures, Facts, and Impact

Summary

Benefits to Israel of U.S. Aid Since 1949 (As of November 1, 1997) Foreign Aid Grants and Loans $74,157,600,000 Other U.S. Aid (12.2% of Foreign Aid) $9,047,227,200 Interest to Israel from Advanced Payments $1,650,000,000 Grand Total $84,854,827,200 Total Benefits per Israeli $14,630

Cost to U.S. Taxpayers of U.S. Aid to Israel Grand Total $84,854,827,200 Interest Costs Borne by U.S. $49,936,680,000 Total Cost to U.S. Taxpayers $134,791,507,200 Total Taxpayer Cost per Israeli $23,240

Special Reports:

• Congress Watch: A Conservative Total for U.S. Aid to Israel: $91 Billion—and Counting

• Congressional Research Report on Israel: US Foreign Assistance by Clyde Mark (213K pdf file)

• U.S. Aid To Israel: The Strategic Functions

• U.S. Aid to Israel: What U.S. Taxpayer Should Know

• U.S. Aid to Israel: Interpreting the 'Strategic Relationship'

• The Cost of Israel to U.S. Taxpayers: True Lies About U.S. Aid to Israel

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