\u201cCongress sent a powerful message about the strength and vibrancy of the U.S.-Israel alliance,\u201d AIPAC stated.<\/p>\n
(JNS) Legislation that U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law on Tuesday included more than $4 billion for Israel, as well as several other provisions in support of the Jewish state, according to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.<\/p>\n
Trump acted fewer than three hours after the U.S. House of Representatives cleared the bill that would reopen the federal government through Sept. 30 after a short shutdown. The Senate had passed the legislation earlier.<\/p>\n
Atop the list is $3.8 billion for the U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, which includes $3.3 billion in security assistance and $500 million for missile defense, such as Iron Dome and Arrow.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongress sent a powerful message about the strength and vibrancy of the U.S.-Israel alliance,\u201d AIPAC stated. \u201cThis funding makes America safer, stronger and more prosperous, and ensures our democratic ally can defend itself from our shared enemies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other funding includes $47.5 million for U.S.-Israel emerging technology cooperation (a $27.5 million increase), $75 million for U.S.-Israel counter-drone and directed energy investment (up $20 million), $80 million for U.S.-Israel anti-tunnel defense cooperation (a $32.5 million increase), $37.5 million for the Nita Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act that supports economic cooperation and peace building and $3 million for U.S.-Israel international development cooperation.<\/p>\n
The measure also bans funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA); the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice, both in The Hague; and the U.N. Human Rights Council\u2019s Commission of Inquiry against Israel.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongress once again came together to send an unequivocal and bipartisan message of support for Israel and the U.S-Israel relationship,\u201d AIPAC stated. \u201cThis strong bipartisan support reflects that the enduring partnership between the United States and the Jewish state remains stronger than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
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