House approves defense aid to Israel despite veto threat
The United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed a $576 billion defense spending bill which includes $635.7 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense programs, despite a threat by the Obama administration to veto the bill, The Jewish Insider reports.
White House opposes extra funding for Israel missile defense
The White House said Tuesday that it was opposed to a move by the House of Representatives to increase funding for Israeli missile defense procurement by an additional $455 million above the administration’s budget request for the 2017 fiscal year.
Iron Dome Receives $225 Million in Funding from U.S.
Israel’s Iron Dome Missile Defense System received a $225 million boost when U.S. President Barack Obama signed a bill on Monday authorizing additional funding for the program.
U.S. House Votes to Increase Funding for Israel’s Missile Defense
The U.S. House of Representatives approved $351 million for the Iron Dome, and $270 million for the Arrow 3 and David’s Sling missile defense systems.
Israel Retailates After Rockets Fired from Gaza
Israel Air Forces (IAF) attacked a number of terror related targets last night after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip for the third time this week.
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