Pod Save America Hosts Call on Democrats to Cut All Israel Military Aid, No Longer Accept AIPAC Funding
Jews, Israelis Targeted in Austria Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents; Local Jewish Community Calls for Action
‘All of Our Strength’: Over 1,000 Pro-Israel Activists Gather in DC for Solidarity Conference
‘Devastated’: Wesley LePatner, Killed in Manhattan Mass Shooting, Was a Jewish Communal, Philanthropic Leader
Sen. Angus King Vows to No Longer Vote for Israel Military Aid Until Gaza Conditions Improve
Europe Won’t Pressure Israel to ‘Commit Suicide’ Amid Gaza Backlash, Palestinian State Push, Says Israeli FM
Israel’s National Soccer Coach Attacked in Athens Before Soccer Fans Chant ‘F–K Israel, Free Palestine’ at Match
New York Judge Sentences Neo-Nazi to 5 Years for Livestreaming Bomb Threats Against Jewish Hospitals
US Pressures Lebanon to Issue Cabinet Decision to Disarm Hezbollah Before Talks Continue
UK Plans to Recognize Palestinian State in September Unless Israel Meets Conditions, Starmer Says
U.S. Approves New Funding for Israel Missile Defense Program
Error: Contact form not found.
by JNS.org
A model of the interceptor missile used by the David's Sling system. Photo: Wikipedia
JNS.org – Israel is set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in additional military aid for missile defense as part of the new bipartisan budget deal that was agreed on by U.S. lawmakers on Dec. 10.
In addition to the annual $3.1 billion in military aid Israel receives a year, Israel will receive $173 million in military aid for U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs. This includes $34 million in upgrades for the Arrow long-range anti-missile system and $22 million for another upper-tier interceptor, Reuters reported.
The deal commits $117.2 million for further development of the David’s Sling mid-range ballistic missile defense system, which is being jointly developed by Israel’s Rafael Defense Systems and the American-based defense company Raytheon.
Additionally, the deal— expected to pass Congress before the end of the year—supports President Barack Obama’s request for $220 million for Israel to buy more Iron Dome short-range batteries and $15 million for Iron Dome parts.
