The U.S. Department of Defense is constructing facilities in Israel to support American-made KC-46A refueling tanker planes, part of a nearly $1 billion contract awarded to Boeing in 2022.

Despite its strategic importance, the KC-46A program has faced numerous technical issues, resulting in over $7 billion in losses for Boeing.

The Pentagon's construction project includes plans for five new concrete and steel structures at a military base in southern Israel, aimed at enhancing Israel's strike capabilities, particularly against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Contracts for the KC-46A construction project are expected to be awarded in February 2025, although no comments have been provided by the Pentagon regarding the project.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of heavy-duty tank trailers to Israel, valued at $165 million, which will not impact current military operations against Hamas.

Recently, the Biden administration approved five major arms sales to Israel totaling over $20 billion, including fighter aircraft and munitions, largely funded by U.S. military aid.

Earlier in 2024, the U.S. announced a $20 billion weapons support package for Israel that includes F-15 fighter jets, which are also set for future delivery.

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reports over 41,000 deaths in Gaza during the conflict, although these figures lack verification and do not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

Israel emphasizes its efforts to minimize civilian casualties and accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields in the conflict.

In response to the ongoing airstrikes in civilian areas of Gaza, the U.S. has paused the delivery of certain munitions, including 2,000-pound bombs.

The Biden administration is facing pressure from lawmakers and the public to limit military support to Israel due to high civilian casualties in Gaza.

Since October, Israeli military actions in Gaza have resulted in over 40,000 Palestinian deaths and approximately 94,000 injuries, significantly impacting humanitarian conditions.