Israel said on Thursday it had received an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support its ongoing military efforts, Reuters reported.The package includes $3.5 billion for necessary military purchases already received and earmarked for critical military purchases, and $5.2 billion for air defense systems, including the Iron Dome anti-missile system and an advanced laser system. Israel is currently fighting on two fronts: against the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.