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Israel receives 230 planes, 20 ships loaded with US arms amid Gaza war

 Published: 11:46, 26 December 2023

Israel receives 230 planes, 20 ships loaded with US arms amid Gaza war

The United States has sent 230 cargo planes and 20 ships loaded with weapons and military equipment to Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on Oct. 7, according to Israeli media on Monday.

The US military assistance includes artillery shells, armored vehicles and basic combat tools for soldiers, Yediot Ahronoth newspaper reported.  

Israel’s Defense Ministry estimates the cost of the current war on the Gaza Strip at around 65 billion shekels ($17 billion).  

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