The Bilzerian Report | August 23, 2012 May 14, 1948– Official Recognition- The United States of America becomes the first country to officially recognize Israel as an independent nation. 1949-1973- US-Israel Aid Commences– The United States gives Israel an average of $122 million per year in foreign aid payments. Summer 1954– Lavon Affair– Israel recruits Egyptian … Continue reading The US-Israel Special Relationship Timeline That AIPAC Doesn’t Want You To See