Touring northern, southern borders, US envoy pledges Iron Dome replenishment
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield toured Israel’s northern and southern borders on Tuesday, with IDF officials briefing the envoy on the diverse array of security challenges posed by Iran’s influence in the region.
US military tests Iron Dome in Guam, with eyes on threats from China: report
The United States military is testing Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system in Guam as it eyes possible threats from China.
IDF official: Israel expects Hezbollah to fire 2,000 rockets a day in wartime
Israel does not want war with Hezbollah, but is prepared to face about 2,000 rockets a day from the terror group if conflict breaks out, a senior Israeli military official told AFP.
US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of Iron Dome funding, trounces Squad
The House Democratic leadership on Tuesday nixed funding for the defense system from its government spending and debt ceiling hike bill after a group of progressive lawmakers threatened to block the legislation unless the military aid was withdrawn.
$1 billion in Iron Dome funding introduced in Congress as separate bill
US Democrats introduced standalone legislation late Wednesday to provide Israel with $1 billion for its Iron Dome missile defense system after the funding was struck off a government spending bill amid pressure from progressive lawmakers.
House Democrats pull $1 billion in Israel Iron Dome funding to pass measure to fund government
Democratic Party leadership in the US House of Representatives removed about $1 billion of funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system on Tuesday.
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