A strong U.S.-Israel partnership helps keep both countries safer and more secure.
This week, the U.S. Marine Corps announced it will purchase three Iron Dome batteries and nearly 2,000 interceptor missiles, using this Israeli system to help protect American troops around the world.
For more than a decade, Israel's lifesaving Iron Dome missile defense system has saved countless Israelis from terrorists' rockets and missiles.
When more than 1,400 rockets were launched at Israel by Palestinian terrorists earlier this year, it was Iron Dome that protected civilian populations centers from these deadly weapons.
Your annual support of AIPAC enables us to lead the effort in Washington to ensure Congress authorizes funding for lifesaving U.S.-Israel programs, including Iron Dome.
Our hard work together continues as Congress will vote within the next few months to approve $500 million in funding for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation.
This funding strengthens both Israel and America’s security.
Thank you for all you do to strengthen this vital and mutually beneficial partnership.
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Palestinian Terrorism Continues
This week, there were three more Palestinian terrorist attacks against Israelis.
Yesterday, one Israeli was killed and six others injured in a Palestinian terrorist truck ramming attack.
On Wednesday, four Israelis were injured after a large explosive device was detonated by Palestinian terrorists at Joseph's Tomb.
Also on Wednesday, an Israeli was wounded in a stabbing attack at a train station in Jerusalem.
35 people have been murdered in terrorist attacks in Israel so far this year — an average of one person killed per week — making 2023 the deadliest year in Israel since the Second Intifada.
Iran's oil production has reportedly increased to at least 3.15 million barrels per day, the highest level since 2018, and it is exporting around 2 million barrels per day, mainly to China.
One analyst said, "Iran is on the path to recover its pre-sanctions oil production."
The increased production and export of oil is providing Iran with even greater resources to advance its nuclear program, fund terrorism around the world, threaten America and Israel, and strengthen its alliances with Russia and China.
U.S., Israel to Hold More Significant Joint Military Exercises
The U.S. and Israel are expected to hold several significant joint military exercises in the coming months, including one that would simulate an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
This builds on the series of joint drills held so far this year, including Juniper Oak 2023, the largest-ever joint exercise held by the Israeli and American militaries.
Photo of the Week:
Cpl. Maksym Molchanov, 20, moved to Israel from Ukraine in 2017 through a program for Jewish teenagers to complete their high school education in Israel. He obtained Israeli citizenship in 2021 and joined the IDF as a lone soldier in 2022.
He was off-duty when a Palestinian terrorist killed him in a truck ramming attack this week. May his memory be for a blessing.
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