Everything You Need to Know: Boeing’s $8.6 Billion Fighter Jet Deal With Israel

Boeing has been awarded an $8.6 billion contract to supply Israel with 25 advanced F-15 fighter jets, with the option to expand the deal further. The agreement was approved and accelerated by the United States government while Israel is conducting a devastating military campaign in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

This article explains what the deal includes, why it matters, and how it fits into a broader pattern of military impunity.

The Deal at a Glance

Here are the key facts:

1. $8.6 billion U.S. defense contract
   Boeing will manufacture and deliver 25 F-15EX fighter jets, customized for Israel under the designation F-15IA.
2. Long-term delivery timeline
   Production and delivery will extend through 2035, locking in U.S. military support for Israel for the next decade.
3. Option for expansion
   The agreement allows Israel to purchase up to 25 additional jets in the future.
4. Approved during the Gaza war
   The contract was finalized while Israel faces international scrutiny and legal warnings over its actions in Gaza.

This is one of the largest single weapons deals Israel has received in recent years.

What the F-15EX Enables

The F-15EX is not a defensive aircraft. It is a long-range, heavy strike fighter designed for sustained military campaigns.

Its capabilities include:

• Carrying more weapons than any other fighter jet in service
• Launching precision-guided bombs and long-range cruise missiles
• Conducting deep strikes far beyond national borders
• Supporting mass bombing operations with high payload capacity

These jets are designed for air dominance and large-scale strike missions, not limited or defensive use.

Boeing’s Long History Arming Israel

This deal is not an exception. It is part of a decades-long relationship.

Boeing and its predecessor companies have supplied Israel with:

• F-15 and F-16 fighter jet variants
• Apache attack helicopters
• Precision-guided bombs, including JDAM kits
• Missile and defense system components

Israeli F-15 jets have been used extensively in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, including in strikes that destroyed residential buildings, refugee camps, and civilian infrastructure.

Boeing has repeatedly profited from Israel’s military operations with little to no accountability.

The Timing Cannot Be Ignored

The approval of this deal comes as:

• Gaza has suffered one of the highest civilian death tolls in modern warfare
• UN bodies and human rights organizations warn that Israeli actions may constitute war crimes
• Entire neighborhoods, hospitals, and schools have been destroyed
• Calls for an arms embargo on Israel have grown globally

Instead of restraint or accountability, Israel is being rewarded with advanced new warplanes.

This sends a clear message: there will be no consequences.

Arms Sales and Impunity

International law prohibits transferring weapons when there is a clear risk they will be used to commit war crimes.

Yet arms sales to Israel have continued uninterrupted.

By approving this deal, the United States and Boeing are:

• Enabling continued aerial bombardment
• Reinforcing military dominance over a civilian population
• Undermining international legal norms
• Signaling that corporate profit outweighs Palestinian lives

Weapons are not neutral. Supplying them is a political choice.

Why This Matters Beyond Gaza

This deal sets a precedent.

It tells other states and corporations that:

• Allegations of war crimes do not halt arms transfers
• Civilian casualties do not trigger accountability
• Strategic alliances override human rights

That precedent is dangerous, not just for Palestinians, but for global norms meant to protect civilians everywhere.

What You Can Do

1. Boycott Boeing
   Avoid supporting companies that profit from war and civilian harm. Push institutions and funds to divest from weapons manufacturers.
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The Bottom Line

Boeing’s $8.6 billion fighter jet deal is not just a business transaction.

It is a statement of impunity.

At a time when Palestinians are being killed in record numbers, the world’s largest arms manufacturers are doubling down. Accountability will not come from governments alone. It comes from public pressure, boycotts, and refusing to normalize violence.

Choose conscience over complicity.