๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ A strong Israel makes America more secure.
Today, vital funding for Iron Dome and U.S.-Israel cooperation on missile defense, anti-tunnel technology, and counter-drone technology was approved by the House Appropriations Committee in its annual @DeptofDefense funding bill.
Bipartisan leaders in Congress and the Biden admin came together to strengthen and expand the U.S.-Israel relationship.
๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation.
Collaboration on lifesaving missile defense programs like Iron Dome, Davidโs Sling and Arrow keeps Americans and Israelis safe, grows our economy, and creates American jobs.
๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ $47.5M for U.S.-Israel anti-tunnel technology cooperation.
Israeli expertise in anti-tunnel technology protects U.S. forces deployed across the globe, keeps Israelis safe & provides important homeland security benefits.
๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ $25M for U.S.-Israel counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) cooperation.
Israeli innovation in counter-drone technology helps secure Americans at home and prevent attacks against our citizens abroad.
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee fully funded $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel. The Committeeโs appropriation, with no added political conditions, reflects the strong bipartisan commitment for Israel's security in Congress and the Biden administration.
Among the key pro-Israel provisions included in the bill are:
Full $3.3 billion in U.S. security assistance to Israel, as agreed to in the 2016 MOU.
A strong Israel makes America more secure. This critical aid helps ensure our ally has the resources needed to defend itself by itself in the worldโs most dangerous region.
"The unprecedented clampdown has mostly targeted activists and candidates associated with the Dahlan-affiliated Al-Mustaqbal list for the parliamentary election that was supposed to take place on May 22."
We oppose @BettyMcCollum04โs latest anti-Israel bill, which would condition aid to Israel, undermine U.S. interests and make peace less likely.
We agree with @POTUS@JoeBiden: Cuts or conditions on aid to Israel would be "irresponsible," "outrageous" and a "gigantic mistake."
Congress endorsed @POTUS44โs 10yr commitment to Israel of full security assistance without added political restrictions. This policy has broad bipartisan support & is good for America.
Congress must reject Rep. McCollum's attempt to reverse this long-standing bipartisan policy.
Unlike other allies, Israel insists on defending itself by itself, relying on America only to ensure it has the means to do so.
A strong Israel advances our interestsโincluding deterring war and promoting peace. Weakening Israel weakens us.
The U.S. Intelligence Community released its 2021 Annual Threat Assessment on โthe most direct, serious threats to the United Statesโ โ including a full section on the comprehensive threat posed by #Iran. @ODNIgov
โWe assess that #Iran remains interested in developing networks [to attack Americans] inside the United States โ an objective it has pursued for more than a decade.โ @ODNIgov
U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.
โ#Iranโs expertise and willingness to conduct aggressive cyber operations make it a significant threat to the security of US and allied networks and data.โ @ODNIgov
U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.
The White House ceremony with President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Ministers Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani is a historic event in the advancement of peace and reconciliation in the Middle East. (1/4)
We applaud the leadership of the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for achieving this momentous agreement. (2/4)
Todayโs ceremony sends a clear message that itโs #ANewEra for Israeli-Arab relations. Peace in the region is possible through diplomacy, mutual recognition and negotiation. (3/4)
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed its annual @DeptofDefense, @HHSGov and @Energy funding bills, including important bipartisan provisions that will help keep Israel safe and America strong.
Collaboration on lifesaving missile defense programs like Iron Dome, Davidโs Sling and Arrow keeps Americans and Israelis safe, grows our economy, and creates American jobs.
Israeli expertise in anti-tunnel technology protects U.S. forces deployed across the globe, keeps Israelis safe & provides important homeland security benefits.