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There was a 10 -year agreement between the US and Israel for military assistance.

The morning of 7 October 2023 is recorded in black letters in the history of Israel. This is the day when Hamas fighters attacked the south part of Israel. 1200 Israeli killed. 251 was taken hostage. After this, Israel retaliated. Israel's rapid attacks caused havoc. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named this retaliation as Operation 'Iron Swords'. The whole world saw the strength of Israel with a population of only 1 crore.

In retaliation, Israel caused havoc everywhere with its weapons. Many weapons of Israel got discussed worldwide. Israel is undoubtedly supplied arms to many countries, but the army here is dependent on other countries in terms of aircraft, guided bombs and missiles. Israel imports it from other countries. During the war with Hamas, many Western countries said that the supply of weapons given to Israel should be stopped so that the lives of citizens can be saved in the Gaza Strip.

However, it did not have a lot of impact and many countries continued to supply arms to Israel. Know, where did so many weapons come from Israel.

Where does Israel get weapons?

America is the country that gave the most weapons to Israel. According to a report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, between 2019 and 2023, Israel bought 69 percent of weapons from America. Israel and America have signed an agreement for 10 years for military assistance.

The US gave Israel 50 F-15ia jets, besides 8-ton cargo trek, 30 medium range air-to-air attack missiles, 20mm mortar rounds. Apart from this, anti -missile system was also given.

The US gave Israel 50 F-15ia jets.

What did Germany and Italy give?

Germany is the second largest weapon in the IRAL after America. During 2019 to 2023, Israel asked for about 30 percent of its total imports from Germany. Through the deal, Israel tied up to buy 3 diesel submarines. According to the DPA news agency report, the deal included 3,000 portable anti-tank weapons and 5,00,000 ammunition for automatic-semi-dearutic firearms.

However, after criticism in many countries after Israel's increasing action in Gaza, Germany had said to stop the supply of weapons to Israel. Media reports claimed that Germany gave Israel to Torpedo and portable anti-tank system besides naval warships.

Germany gave Israel armed vehicles, trucks and anti -tank weapons.

Italy is the third largest weapon supplier in Israel. Israel imports only 1 percent of weapons from here. Italy especially supplies helicopters and artillery.

How big is Israel's defense industry?

Israel is not far behind in terms of defense industry. If it makes weapons on a large scale, it also supplies it to many countries of the world. Israel is the ninth largest arms exporter in the world. Its buyers include India (37%), Philippines (12%) and America (8.7%).

According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israeli's defense export in 2023 was more than $ 13 billion. The air defense system was 36% of those exports. This was followed by radar and electronic war system (11%), fire and launching equipment (11%), and drones and avionics (9%).