WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Bush administration has promised Israel $2.16 billion in military assistance in 2004, a slight increase over the $2.1 billion it has asked Congress to provide in 2003, the State Department said on Thursday.

"The administration fully appreciates the dangers Israel faces from proliferation and conventional arms build-up in the region, as well as acknowledges the substantial risks Israel has taken to pursue peace," a State Department statement said.

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Your tax dollars at work supporting a regime that creates "peace" by suppressing the indigenous population.

US promises Israel $2.16 bln military aid in 2004