Israels economy has rapidly expanded with sizable increases in the annual GNP of between 10 and 14 percent. In foreign trade. the United States continues to be Israels primary trading partner. followed by the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany. The United States has shown its solid support of Israel by extending substantial economic and military aid. Following the Yom Kippur war. $2.2 billion was provided for emergency military assistance in addition to regular aid programs. The United States has also endeavored to assist Israel in the resettlement of Soviet Jewish refugees through the provision of $36.5 million. At the same time. Israel itself has provided technical assistance to the less developed countries.
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