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.

J Street says it's a "false accusation" to call Rep. Ilhan Omar anti-Israel.

A false accusation?

J Street is defending one of the most vocal anti-Israel critics in Congress.

@jstreetdotorg is many things, but it's not pro-Israel.

jstreet.org/press-releases… Ilhan Omar supports the global BDS campaign to isolate and demonize Israel.

Yet J Street says Ilhan Omar is not anti-Israel.

J Street stands with a top Congressional champion for BDS.

@jstreetdotorg is many things, but it's not pro-Israel.

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A strong Israel makes America more secure.

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. Thank you @rosadelauro @RepKayGranger @RepBarbaraLee @RepHalRogers @BettyMcCollum04 @KenCalvert @RepDWStweets @RepLoisFrankel @SpeakerPelosi @LeaderHoyer @GOPLeader @SteveScalise @AppropsDems @HouseAppropsGOP for securing support for these & other important pro-Israel provisions:

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

🔴 ACT NOW: Stop the U.N.'s Assault on Israel

@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.

📲 Text 'UN' to 24722
👉 Or click: p2a.co/YlcQvmI The letter urges Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lead a multinational effort to end the unjust Commission of Inquiry targeting our ally Israel.

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The UN #DurbanIV conference is a cesspool of discriminatory, anti-Israel propaganda.

“Zionism=Racism" is a vicious slander against the Jewish state and its supporters.

America and many allies stand proudly with Israel in boycotting this despicable conference. Thank you @POTUS and @SecBlinken @StateDept for refusing to participate in the anti-Israel #DurbanIV conference.

🇺🇸🇮🇱 @usembassyjlm @IsraelinUSA

🇺🇸🇮🇱 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.

We applaud the work of @BettyMcCollum04 @KenCalvert @rosadelauro @RepKayGranger @AppropsDems @HouseAppropsGOP to secure funding for these pro-Israel programs:

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. We applaud the leadership of @RepBarbaraLee @RepHalRogers @rosadelauro @RepKayGranger @RepDWStweets @RepLoisFrankel @NormaJTorres @RepGraceMeng @MarioDB @GReschenthaler @JeffFortenberry @AppropsDems @HouseAppropsGOP

Among the key pro-Israel provisions included in the bill are:

Why are those in Congress who claim to support Palestinian rights silent when the Palestinian Authority denies Palestinians’ rights?

Do they only speak out if they can blame Israel?

@BernieSanders @AOC @IlhanMN @RashidaTlaib @CoriBush @repmarkpocan

https://twitter.com/KhaledAbuToameh/status/1407198241582632962

"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."

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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.

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

📝 Read more here: aipacorg.app.box.com/s/toqffp58lrqf…

https://twitter.com/ODNIgov/status/1382007237871345664

“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.

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)

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. $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.

AIPAC opposes the @ChrisVanHollen amendment that politicizes U.S. support for Israel's security. This amendment contradicts the Obama-@JoeBiden MOU and goes far beyond current law in ways that damage American interests, risk Israel's security, and make peace less likely. Despite some policy disagreements with Israel, President Obama increased America's security commitment to Israel, and his MOU had no political restrictions.

As @JoeBiden said, it would be a "gigantic mistake" and “absolutely outrageous” to condition or leverage security aid.

AIPAC opposes the letter being circulated by @RepAOC—cosigned by @RepJayapal, @RepRashida & @BettyMcCollum04—which explicitly threatens the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that would damage American interests, risk the security of Israel & make a two-state solution less likely. The letter rejects President Obama’s security assistance commitment to Israel (MOU). Dems and Reps in Congress agree the MOU is in America’s interest and is a key pillar of our security strategy in the region. Congress must continue to fully implement the Obama-@JoeBiden MOU.

AIPAC applauds the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for adopting the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 (S. 3176). (1/9) This important bipartisan legislation seeks to ensure that Israel has the means to defend itself, by itself, against continuing regional security threats.

This bill authorizes agreed-upon increases in Israel’s security assistance. (2/9)

NOW: @SenatorMenendez addresses #AIPAC2020.

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#AIPACProud @SenatorMenendez "There may be one or two other things happening both here and in Israel making headlines today... but I think this is the most important event happening right now for the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship.

NOW: Senate Democratic Leader @SenSchumer addresses #AIPAC2020.

#AIPACProud @SenSchumer "I want to recognize your distinguished guests and all of the members of AIPAC, who keep this organization strong, especially my fellow New Yorkers. Thank you for all you do to strengthen not just Israel but the United States.

NOW: @VP @Mike_Pence addresses #AIPAC2020.

Watch LIVE: watch.aipac.org @VP @Mike_Pence .@VP: "We stand with Israel today for the same reasons the American people have always stood with Israel. We stand with Israel because her cause is our cause, her values are our values, and her fight is our fight." #AIPAC2020 #AIPACProud

NOW: @SenBooker addresses #AIPAC2020.

Watch live: watch.aipac.org

#AIPACProud @SenBooker “Unequivocally and resolutely,

We believe in the state of Israel.

We believe in the unshakable bond between our countries.

We believe that Israel is our indispensable ally in an increasingly dangerous region and complex world.

NOW: Democratic Presidential Candidate @MikeBloomberg addresses #AIPAC2020.

🖥️ Watch LIVE: watch.aipac.org @MikeBloomberg @Mike2020 .@MikeBloomberg: "I will always have Israel’s back. Because Israel has a right to defend itself, by itself. That means I will never impose conditions on military aid no matter what government is in power." #AIPAC2020 #AIPACProud