Veto on Gaza Ceasefire, Billions in Aid to Israel, and the Arab World’s SilenceThe Middle East is once again at the center of global political tensions. According to congressional reports:April 2024 : $3.5 billion in foreign military financing for Israel. 119-4) : Maintains $3.3 billion in foreign military aid and $500 million in joint missile defense programs. : Maintains $3.3 billion in foreign military aid and $500 million in joint missile defense programs. Arab Silence and ComplicityOne of the most striking aspects of this dynamic is the silence of Arab governments.