So it is welfare to assist a close democratic ally who is surrounded and attacked by countries and enemies around them?
This ally who works with us on intelligence and military technology and holds the same democratic principles as we do is getting welfare from us? Assisting Israel is in our best interest. Your world view is warped.
Is it welfare to assist American citizens who have problems?
Well, yes. That's the definition of welfare.
The definition doesn't change just because it's a foreign nation that you admire.