WASHINGTON — The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project, released Monday on the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel.

Research found the US has spent at least 17.9 billion dollars (£13.6 billion) on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began.