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.
🇺🇸🇮🇱 $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation.
Collaboration on lifesaving missile defense programs like Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow keeps Americans and Israelis safe, grows our economy, and creates American jobs.
Today, the House Appropriations Committee fully funded $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel. The Committee’s 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 world’s 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 @BettyMcCollum04’s 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 @POTUS44’s 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 interests—including deterring war and promoting peace. Weakening Israel weakens us.
The U.S. Intelligence Community released its 2021 Annual Threat Assessment on “the most direct, serious threats to the United States” — including a full section on the comprehensive threat posed by #Iran. @ODNIgov
“We assess that #Iran remains interested in developing networks [to attack Americans] inside the United States — an objective it has pursued for more than a decade.” @ODNIgov
U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.
“#Iran’s expertise and willingness to conduct aggressive cyber operations make it a significant threat to the security of US and allied networks and data.” @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)
Today’s ceremony sends a clear message that it’s #ANewEra for Israeli-Arab relations. Peace in the region is possible through diplomacy, mutual recognition and negotiation. (3/4)