Urge Senators to Oppose the Van Hollen Amendment Restricting Security Assistance to Israel
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)—along with twelve other senators—recently introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that:
Undermines Israel's security: It prohibits Israel from using U.S.-made equipment to defend itself in a variety of foreseeable scenarios and dangerously restricts where Israel can place lifesaving missile defense systems like Iron Dome.
Politicizes U.S. security assistance to Israel: It contradicts President Obama’s 2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel, which pledges increased security assistance to Israel without political restrictions.
Hurts the chances for peace: It emboldens Israel’s enemies and causes ordinary Israelis to question the wisdom of taking further risks for peace by raising doubt on America’s steadfast support for the Jewish state.
Urge your senators to oppose the Van Hollen amendment.
