@SenatorCardin and @senrobportman are leading a letter urging the Biden admin to stop the UN's outrageous Inquiry of Israel and demonstrate America's commitment to our ally.
This letter is key to urging the administration to demonstrate its commitment to our democratic ally and eliminate the unjust Commission of Inquiry against the Jewish state.
"The mandate made no mention of the 4,300 lethal rockets fired by #Hamas toward Israeli civilians in a matter of days and no mention of Israel’s right to defend itself."
"This one-sided approach is consistent with UNHRC’s continuing bias against Israel and the disproportionate use of resources in an ongoing campaign to disparage, discredit and denounce Israel."
AIPAC commends the U.S. Congress for including significant pro-Israel provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. These critical provisions will help Israel protect itself against continuing security threats.
The bipartisan defense measure authorizes $500 million in FY 2023 for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation. This includes funds for Israeli procurement of Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow and for bilateral research, development, test, and evaluation.
Other important provisions include:
The DEFEND Act, which specifically authorizes the U.S. to cooperate with allies & partners in the Middle East–including those who signed the Abraham Accords–to develop & implement an air & missile defense architecture to defend against Iran.
The House just passed the largest-ever funding package to Israel — including $4.8 billion in security assistance & missile defense funding — demonstrating overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress for the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Today, the House is expected to vote on a spending package that includes historic funding for Israel's security.
The bill includes a record-setting $4.8 billion in security and missile defense funding for Israel, demonstrating the overwhelming support for Israel in Congress.
The spending bill includes major provisions that will strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and bolster Israel's security.
✅ $3.3bil in security assistance
✅ $1bil for Iron Dome replenishment
✅ $500mil for missile defense partnerships
✅ Israel Relations Normalization Act
The funding for Israel's security is a historic milestone that advances our interests.
The US & Israel are democratic allies that share interests & values, and work together to strengthen our security, protect our troops, address 21st-century challenges, and save American lives.
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.