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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
US House of Representatives approves $1 billion in funds for Israel’s Iron Dome
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAfter months of delay due to internal political disputes, the US House of Representatives has approved funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, at a sum of $1 billion.
The money will fund interceptor missiles for the system, many of which were used to defend the country during last year’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The Senate will vote on the defense aid in the coming days.
The House also approved annual defense aid to Jerusalem of $3.8 billion.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hails the approval, which he says will “allow us to better defend our citizens,” and particularly President Joe Biden “for his uncompromising support.”
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