In fiscal year 1995. Israel received over onethird of the total foreign aid appropriation of $14.4 billion. Israels $5.0 billion in foreign aid from the United States included $1.2 billion in economic support fundsa direct cash infusion to the Israeli Governments coffers-$1.8 billion in foreign military financing grants. $80 million in refugee settlement grants. $2.0 billion in loan guarantees. $10 million in cooperative development grants--for Israels foreign aid programs to other countries. and $3.5 million in regional cooperative assistance funds. This total does not include other funds and programs. primarily contained within the Department of Defense appropriations bill. that also benefit Israels military. security. and military research and development programs. Fiscal year 1996. the request for Israel includes $1.2 billion in economic support funds. $1.8 billion in military assistance. $80 million for refugee assistance. $10 million for cooperative development grants. $3.5 million for regional cooperative assistance. and up to $200 million in excess defense equipment. Because of the Camp David Accords that established peace between Israel and Egypt in 1978. Egypt also benefits from United States largess to Israel.