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White House Proposes $43B in Mideast Military Aid

Posted Jul 30, 07 3:48 PM CDT in US,  World 

(Newser) – More than $43 billion in US military aid is earmarked for the Middle East, Reuters reports, part of a strategy to fight terrorism and counterbalance Iran. The outlays, which require congressional approval, include $13 billion to Egypt, $30 billion to Israel, and an unspecified amount to Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf states, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced today.

The proposal of the package came before Rice and defense secretary Robert Gates left for the region, where they'll seek greater Arab help in Iraq. "This effort will help bolster forces of moderation and support a broader strategy to counter the negative influences of al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran," Rice said in a statement.

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Military soldiers arrive in Armour Personnel Carrier (APC) in the streets of Saudi Arabia. "This effort will help bolster forces of moderation and support a broader strategy to counter the negative influences...   (Getty Images)
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Iranian Shiite students protest in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy. Iran has criticized the arms plan as attempt to sow fear and division in the Middle East.   (Getty Images)
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