Military aid to israel
Civil rights groups campaign against deepening US-Israel defense cooperation
A defense bill provision passed by the House would expand US-Israel military cooperation by accelerating joint technology development and partnerships between the two countries’ defense sectors.
Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales
AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin
Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says
White House 'aims to conclude' defense deal with Israel, official says
The deal is expected to clock in at around $38 billion over ten years.
Senior Israeli official to Washington for final stages of defense deal talks
Deal set to be largest-ever US foreign defense guarantee.
'IDF special forces, US Marines train for combating ISIS in Negev drill'
IDF forces relayed their experience in combating regional terrorism threats to the US forces, according to Israel's Channel 2.
36 senators, including Tim Kaine, press to add $320M for Israeli missile defense
The proposed increase in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act would go toward three US-Israeli missile defense programs and more purchases of Iron Dome systems.
Kaine one of few senators not to sign letter to Obama urging increased MoU
Clinton, meanwhile, suggested support for a robust defense package during a speech in March to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
The White House missile aid objection: An MOU negotiating tactic?
Failing to object to Congress’s quadrupling of the president’s missile defense budget – which was proposed at $147m. – would have had a direct consequence on the MOU talks.
Among White House objections to defense bill, Israel aid one of many
Objection has prompted speculation as to whether this unique move means President Barack Obama considers the addition a veto-worthy offense.
White House rejects increased Israel missile defense funding
The Congressional requested $455 million was an historic quadrupling of the administration's stated proposal request.
Israel wants to sign US aid deal before Obama departs
Negotiations over military aid package ongoing in Washington over level, whether part can be spent in Israel.
Israel feels vindicated by congressmen pushing for more US military aid
83 senators send president letter asking to approve new defense package; Oren mocks Obama for saying world more peaceful; Shai: PM playing ‘dangerous game.’