Despite row, U.S. and Israel sign massive arms deal

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As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington this week absorbing the full wrath of the Obama administration, the Pentagon and Israel's defense establishment were in the process of sealing a large arms deal.

According to the deal, Israel will purchase three new Hercules C-130J airplanes. The deal for the three aircrafts, designed by Lockheed Martin, is worth roughly a quarter billion dollars. Each aircraft costs $70 million.

TVNL Comment: No matter what the public may think this once sided "special" relationship, that seems to have no benefit for America or Americans marches on. And in case you are wondering...Israel bought the arms with money GIVEN TO THEM BY AMERICA!

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