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HISTORY HELP! What was the primary reason why the United States offered to send aid to Israel during the Yom Kippur War?

The Egyptian air force bombed Israel relentlessly.
They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.
Too many Americans were losing their lives in Israel.
The U.S. needed to maintain economic influence in the region.

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The answer to your question is:
They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.
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Answer:

They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Operation Nickel Grass is the operation which the US delivered aid - weapons and supplies - to Israel during the Yom Kippur War. The Yom Kippur War also known as the Arab-Israeli War 1973 was a war between the coalition of Arab states that was led by Egypt and Syria against Israel.

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