Not. One. Fucking. Dime.

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It was only after the 1948 war that the name "Israel" became formal. In fact the United States recognized "The Jewish State" not "Israel

Recognized, but did not support. The US Government would not allow war materials to be sent to Israel by Americans, citing the Neutrality Act. The story of what independent Americans went through to get them aircraft, supplies and volunteers is pretty inspiring. Angels in the Sky is recommended reading.