In a GD thread the question was asked if there are any formal treaties between the US and Israel, especially defense type treaties. I always assumed there were but a quick google search didn’t turn up anything so I figured I’d ask here.
-XT
In a GD thread the question was asked if there are any formal treaties between the US and Israel, especially defense type treaties. I always assumed there were but a quick google search didn’t turn up anything so I figured I’d ask here.
-XT
The State Department publishes an annual list of treaties in force. Here’s the section for bilateral treaties involving countries beginning with I (Big PDF warning.)
Under Israel we find (a small sampling):
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[li]Agricultural commodities agreement, with memorandum of understanding.[/li][li]Agreement providing for a grant to assist in the acquisition of certain nuclear research and training equipment and materials.[/li][li]Memorandum of cooperation concerning technical cooperation in civil aviation security with annex.[/li][li]Agreement concerning claims arising from damage to the United States ship “Liberty”.[/li][li]Agreement relating to mutual defense assistance.[/li][li]Agreement relating to the purchase of various goods from Israel for sale in United States Navy ships stores overseas.[/li][li]Agreement regarding payment for tooling costs of accelerated production of M-60A1 tanks.[/li][li]Agreement concerning construction of airbase facilities.[/li][li]Memorandum of agreement concerning the principles governing mutual cooperation in research and development, scientist and engineer exchange, and procurement and logistic support of defense equipment, with annexes and attachment.[/li][li]Memorandum of agreement regarding the assignment of individuals at government facilities to serve as liaison officers.[/li][li]Agreement relating to the industrial investment guaranty program pursuant to Section 111(b)(3) of the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948, as amended.[/li][li]Agreement relating to assurances and economic assistance as authorized in the Mutual Security Act of 1951.[/li][li]Memorandum of agreement concerning assurances, consultations, and United States policy on matters related to Middle East peace.[/li][li]Agreement for cooperation in the peaceful use of space.[/li][li]Counterterrorism cooperation accord[/li][/ul]
And approximately nine billion others. That doesn’t include multilateral treaties of which the US and Israel may be a part.