GAZA, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Prior to his departure to Climate Change Copenhagen Summit, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the 2010 foreign aid budget, which will provide USD 2.775 billion in security aid to Israel, a report by Israeli newspaper (Israel today) said on Sunday.
The newspaper added this aid package -- which comes for the second consecutive year -- is based on previous understanding and agreement between the two sides, noting that in the upcoming year the amount would increase to USD 30 billion.
The agreement between the two sides also included the allocation of a technological development aid to Israel for the upcoming years, the newspaper added. (end) mt.mb KUNA 201512 Dec 09NNNN