US House Approves Bill to Provide Israel with Military Aid
The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a bill to provide billions of dollars in military aid for Israel.
AFP reports that the bill could be taken up by the US Senate as early as Tuesday, and would mainly provide funds for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. The New York Post estimated that the bill is expected to receive its final approval “later this weekend, when the package is sent to the Senate.”
Defense News reported that the bill was passed as part of a package including $14 billion in military assistance to Israel, which passed 366-58, as well as $4 billion in weapons funding for Taiwan and the US’ other Indo-Pacific allies, which passed 385-34. In addition, the package contains $48 billion in Ukraine security aid, which passed 311-112.
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