US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons and military equipment, months after Congress appropriatedUS releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons and military equipment, months after Congress appropriated 

The US is set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment, releasing the money months after it was appropriated by Congress as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, multiple officials familiar with the matter told CNN.