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Trump's new National Defense strategy positions Israel as a "model ally" in Middle East doctrine, fundamentally reshaping U.S. military aid discussions.

The prevailing assessment in Israel did not point to immediate US action, with officials speaking in terms of weeks rather than days.

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.

The U.S. has approved a massive $15.67 billion arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks and rising Iran tensions in the region.

Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.

The move was the third time the Trump administration has tried to expedite arms shipments to Israel by going around the review process for weapons sales.

Israel is set to help Greece develop technology to counter military drone swarms. The move deepens defense cooperation between the two countries in the eastern Mediterranean.

Current deal ends in 2028, and former IDF financial chief says joint projects with US take priority over cash, as Israel looks to steer away from reliance on military aid The post Israel seeking new 10-year security deal with the US,

The West Bank remains central to Israel's security strategy as experts debate two-state solution viability following declining Palestinian terrorist incidents.