US plans large military support for Israel in FY 2019 budget request

U.S. State Department announced to provide a considerate amount of US$3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget proposal.


U.S. President Donald Trump has requested US$39.3 billion for the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) budget in the FY 2019.

According to a fact sheet offered by the State Department on Monday, that agency will allocate US$3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing for Israel.

"The Administration is also prioritizing funding for a U.S. Embassy facility in Jerusalem which will begin once design and construction plans are finalized," according to the document.

The United State will also provide US$1.3 billion in economic and security assistance to Jordan, and US$5.7 billion in defeating the Islamic State and violent extremist organizations in the Middle East and North Africa.

Besides, US$1.1 billion will go to support efforts to reduce illegal immigration from Latin America.

The budget request supports Trump's "America First" vision with a commitment to four key national priorities, namely, protecting the U.S. security at home and abroad, renewing its competitive advantage for sustained economic growth and job creation, promoting its leadership through balanced engagement and ensuring effectiveness and accountability to the U.S. taxpayer.
 (chinamedia)
 13/2/18