A factual analysis
The United States has been Israel's largest military and diplomatic backer for over 75 years. Here is what that relationship has cost — in money, in lives, and in America's standing in international law.
Since October 7, 2023. The majority of victims are civilians.
Sources: Gaza Health Ministry · CPJ · UN OCHA · WHO — May 2024
The world's foremost legal and human rights institutions have reached a consensus.
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to prevent genocidal acts and found South Africa's genocide case "plausible" under the Genocide Convention. Israel was ordered to allow humanitarian aid and report compliance within one month.
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Territories, concluded there are "reasonable grounds" that genocide is being committed in Gaza by Israeli forces.
Amnesty International formally concluded that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, based on documented acts of killing, causing serious harm, and deliberately inflicting conditions designed to destroy the group.
Human Rights Watch concluded genocide is evidenced, citing Israel's systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and statements by senior officials expressing genocidal intent.
143 UN member states voted to recognize Palestinian statehood and expand Palestine's rights at the UN. 25 states abstained. Only 9 opposed — including the US.
Beyond the annual baseline, the US has approved extraordinary emergency packages since October 7.
Sources: Congressional Research Service · CRS RL33222 · White House OMB · DoD
The annual Memorandum of Understanding baseline. Same dollar amount — different choices.
Sources: HUD · USDA · Dept of Education · HRSA estimates
What else should we examine?
All figures sourced from UN, ICJ, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, CRS, DoD, and peer-reviewed research. This page presents documented facts — not opinion.