Summary
The United States has spent over $30 billion on the war in Gaza and related Middle East conflicts, with most funding directed to military support for Israel. This spending was reported by the Costs of War project at Brown University. A significant portion of the funds was used to support Israel following a 2023 attack by Hamas, with additional operations in other Middle Eastern countries.
Key Facts
- The U.S. spent more than $30 billion on the Gaza conflict and related Middle East issues.
- Over half of this spending, $21.7 billion, went to military aid for Israel.
- Additional U.S. operations in countries like Yemen and Iran cost between $9.65 billion and $12.07 billion.
- In 2023, U.S. aid to Israel rose to $17.9 billion, far above the usual $3.8 billion.
- The 2023 attack by Hamas led to significant conflict, resulting in a high death toll.
- The conflict spread regionally, involving groups from Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
- U.S. public opinion on military aid to Israel has shifted, with more people opposed to additional support.
