United States: Main architect of Gaza war with $30 billion investment

Pars Today – Official figures show that the United States, by providing at least $17.9 billion in direct military aid to Israel, is not only a supporter but also a main partner in the crimes committed in Gaza.

According to independent research centers, from October 2023 to the end of 2024, U.S. military aid to Israel reached $17.9 billion, and when indirect support is included, the figure exceeds $30 billion. These funds are mainly spent on purchasing weapons from American companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, creating a profitable cycle for the U.S. military industry.

According to Pars Today, citing Mehr News Agency, each American citizen has, on average, paid between $85 and $165 toward the Gaza war, while many U.S. states are facing serious crises in healthcare and education. This budget could have instead provided health insurance for six million American children or funded the hiring of hundreds of thousands of new teachers.

Public opinion in the United States—especially among young people aged 18 to 29—is shifting. Surveys show that a majority within this age group oppose military aid to Israel. Even within the American Jewish community, critical voices are emerging, with movements such as Jews for Peace calling for an end to these aid packages.

However, the influence of powerful lobbies such as AIPAC and the bipartisan structure of Congress have prevented any change in these policies. The 10-year agreement signed under President Obama, which allocates $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel, remains in effect until 2028.

These realities reveal that the United States’ claim of acting as a peace mediator in Gaza serves merely as a cover for its economic and strategic interests. As long as this profitable cycle of war continues, any talk of peace in the Middle East will remain devoid of credibility.