US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza war

US military aid and arms transfers to Israel have continued largely unchanged three years into the war in Gaza, even as public sentiment in the United States around the conflict has shifted over that period.

The war began in October 2023 following a Hamas-led attack on Israel, and has since resulted in a prolonged military campaign in Gaza that has drawn widespread international attention and debate over its humanitarian toll. Some observers and advocacy groups, including Al Jazeera in its reporting, have used the term "genocide" to characterize Israel's conduct in Gaza, a characterization that Israel and some other governments reject, describing its military actions as self-defense against Hamas. The term remains legally and politically contested, with international bodies including the International Court of Justice continuing to examine related allegations.

Throughout the conflict, the United States has remained one of Israel's principal suppliers of military equipment and funding, a relationship that has continued despite polling showing shifts in American public opinion, including increased criticism of the war's humanitarian impact among some segments of the public, particularly younger Americans and some Democratic voters.

US officials have maintained that military support for Israel reflects a longstanding strategic partnership and security commitment, even as the administration has faced questions over the war's duration and civilian casualties in Gaza.

The situation continues to evolve, with ongoing debate in Washington and internationally over the war's conduct and prospects for a lasting resolution.