What are the reasons and general background for the United States of
America paying Israel more than 3 Billion US$ each year in the form of
loans (they never have to repay) and grants since the late 1960's?

Dear pfogman-ga,

The answer is too lengthy and complex to place here. The full
background and detailed information on the subject of aid to Israel
appears in a document produce by the Congressional Research Service:
The Library of Congress. It is regularly prepared for Congress. It is
very comprehensive ( 18 pages long) and gives the full history of US
aid to Israel.

"Israel: U.S. Foreign Assistance, updated April 15, 2004, by  Clyde R.
Mark, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division"
http://www.fas.org/man/crs/IB85066.pdf

A report for 2003 is available at this link
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/22887.pdf


I hope this answers your question. If it does not, or the answer is
unclear, then please ask for clarification of this research before
rating the answer. I shall respond to the clarification request as
soon as I receive it.
Thank you
answerfinder


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It is also interesting to note that donations to foreign orgainization
are not tax deductible unless they are in Canada, Mexico (both
bordering on the U.S.) or Israel (nowhere near the U.S.).