Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 473

Senate Appropriations Committee

Final tally of the House vote on Iron Dome funding bill, September 23, 2021. (Screen capture/C-SPAN)
September 25, 2021, 3:37 am
In the end, House Iron Dome fracas only showed Israel support not going anywhere
Serious alarm was voiced after Squad managed to delay funds’ approval; but a hurriedly arranged 420-9 vote to okay the aid 2 days later proved bipartisan backing is near-unanimous
By Jacob Magid
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York attends a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 16, 2021. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
September 25, 2021, 1:03 am
‘Yes, I wept’: AOC assails ‘unjust, reckless process’ on bill to fund Iron Dome
Progressive lawmaker says Jerusalem does not deserve more money on top of what it already receives, pans House leadership for creating ‘tinderbox of vitriol, disingenuous framing’
By Jacob Magid
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seen visibly shaken up after casting 'present' vote on Iron Dome funding bill on the House floor on September 23, 2021. (Screen capture/Twitter)
September 24, 2021, 5:43 pm
AOC seen visibly shaken after casting vote to abstain on Iron Dome funding bill
Progressive congresswoman who pushed to have $1 billion removed from separate spending bill changes her vote at last minute from ‘no’ to ‘present’
By Jacob Magid
Illustrative: A flag of Israel and an American flag are displayed on a table during a meeting between Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Pentagon in Washington, August 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
September 23, 2021, 11:03 pm
Israeli leaders, US Jews laud House approval of $1 billion for Iron Dome
AIPAC says 420-9 vote ‘repudiates efforts by those in Congress who are pursuing a dangerous agenda to undermine the US-Israel relationship’
By Amy Spiro and Jacob Magid
Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system is launched to intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip, above the southern city of Ashkelon, on May 17, 2021. (Ahmad Gharabli / AFP)
September 23, 2021, 10:06 pm
US House overwhelmingly advances Iron Dome funding initially scotched by ‘Squad’
420 vote in favor of $1b for Israeli missile defense system; 8 progressive Dems and 1 Republican oppose it, 2 Dems vote ‘present’; legislation moves on to Senate; PM lauds approval
By Jacob Magid
Rockets from Gaza, on right, are seen in the night sky fired toward Israel from Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 14, 2021, while Iron Dome interceptor missiles, on left, rise to meet them. (Anas Baba/AFP)
September 23, 2021, 1:32 am
$1 billion in Iron Dome funding introduced in Congress as separate bill
After sum removed from larger spending bill due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says ‘commitment to the security of our friend and ally Israel is ironclad’
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
(From left) Democratic representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts respond to remarks by US President Donald Trump after his call for the four Democratic congresswomen to go back to their 'broken' countries, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, on July 15, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
September 22, 2021, 10:57 am
‘Squad’ wins symbolic victory on Iron Dome funding – with help from Republicans
$1 billion in missile defense still certain to be okayed, but progressives’ ability to block its inclusion in budget bill shows bloc has more influence than critics assumed
By Jacob Magid
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Democratic Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP)
September 22, 2021, 4:33 am
Cut out of US spending bill, Iron Dome funding to be brought to a vote this week
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel’s missile defense system: ‘It will be done’
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
A long-exposure picture shows Iron Dome anti-missile system fire to intercept rockets launched from the Gaza Strip at Israel, as seen from the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, May 16, 2021. (Avi Roccah/Flash90)
September 22, 2021, 3:04 am
AIPAC raps ‘extremists in Congress’ after Iron Dome funding struck from bill
Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of ‘playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,’; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes ‘disgraceful’ move
By ToI Staff
Iron Dome in action, on May 13, 2021. (Avichai Socher/IDF)
September 22, 2021, 12:34 am
Lapid downplays removal of Iron Dome funding from US budget bill
Foreign minister speaks to House Majority Leader Hoyer, attributes setback to ‘technical’ issues and expresses confidence the pledged $1 billion will soon be approved
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Left: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, meets with reporters to discuss President Joe Biden's domestic agenda at the Capitol in Washington, on September 8, 2021 (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite); Right: An Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept a rocket from Gaza Strip in the costal city of Ashkelon, Israel, on July 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)
September 21, 2021, 10:48 pm
Dems nix $1 billion for Iron Dome from budget bill after progressive pressure
Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get funded later
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
The Iron dome anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile at rockets shot from the Gaza Strip toward Ashkelon, on May 19, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 18, 2021, 5:44 pm
Pentagon chief confirms US will replenish Iron Dome interceptors
As Gaza region heats up again, defense secretary tells Senate hearing that details of Israeli request to restock air defense system still being worked out
By ToI Staff
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) hold a news conference about military assistance to Israel at the U.S. Capitol September 20, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)
September 21, 2016, 3:30 am
Republican senators push to expand military aid to Israel
Lawmakers slam ten-year agreement, which forbids Jerusalem from accepting extra funds from Congress, as curtailing their powers
By ToI Staff and AP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem on May 27, 2015 (Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO)
September 16, 2016, 10:20 pm
GOP senator: Israel made a mistake by signing US defense deal
Lindsey Graham says Netanyahu should have waited until Obama left office before agreeing to memorandum of understanding
By Richard Lardner
Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya'alon meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham on May 27, 2015. (Photo by Diana Hananshvili/Ministry of Defense)
May 27, 2015, 8:54 pm
Sen. Graham vows he’d bid to halt funding for UN over Palestine state resolution
Presidential hopeful says possible UN report likening crimes against children by Israel and Boko Haram would be an ‘outrage that would not go unanswered’
By Raphael Ahren
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.