Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion US aid package

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States package to support its ongoing military efforts.

The package includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement, which has already been received and earmarked for critical military purchases, and $5.2 billion designated for air defense systems including the Iron Dome anti-missile system and an advanced laser system.

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Israel is currently fighting on two fronts, against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.