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Thursday, December 12, 2024
US House advances defense bill that includes over $600 million for Israel’s security
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
The US House advances a massive defense spending package that will include over $600 million in funding for Israel’s security during the current fiscal year.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes $500 million in spending on US-Israel missile defense cooperation, $80 million in bilateral anti-tunnel cooperation and another $47.5 million in tech cooperation.
The legislation includes a provision that requires the Defense Department to establish the United States and Israel Trauma and Amputee Rehabilitation Education and Training Program.
The legislation still needs to be approved by the Senate before being brought to the president’s desk.
AIPAC hails the House’s passing of the NDAA, saying it will help Israel in the fight against Iran and its proxies.
