Dear Friend of Israel,
Earlier today, Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists entered into Israeli territory from Lebanon to attack northern Israel. Fortunately, the Israel Defense Forces
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stopped the terrorist cell before they could threaten or kill Israelis.
The threats facing Israel are real and growing. Security threats, such as today's escalation, underscore the importance of full American security assistance to Israel—which ensures the Jewish state can defend itself, by itself.
Thanks to your persistent work to educate and engage elected officials, Congress is taking important action.
On Friday, the House of Representatives
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passed the annual State and Foreign Operations funding bill, including important bipartisan provisions that AIPAC has lobbied for that will help keep Israel safe and America strong.
This includes:
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Full $3.3 billion in U.S. security assistance to Israel, as agreed to in the 2016 Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU).
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Strong report language condemning Iran’s aggressive and destabilizing activities throughout the region, including providing its terror proxy Hezbollah with advanced precision-guided missiles, and directing funds to prevent Iran’s development of nuclear weapons.
AIPAC applauds the House of Representatives for supporting these and other important bipartisan pro-Israel initiatives.
Below is more news we are following this week.
Sincerely,
Brian Shankman
Director of Regional Affairs and Development
WATCH - Read
Strategic Threats: The Threat from Iran
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Israel faces growing threats from Iran, including new threats posed by Iranian cruise missiles and drones. U.S. security assistance is vital to ensuring Israel has what it needs to defend itself, by itself.
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Hamas Rejects $15 Billion in Development Aid Contingent on Disarming Aaron Boxerman, The Times of Israel
Hamas was offered $15 billion in economic projects for Palestinians living in Gaza. In exchange, the Iranian-backed terror group would need to dissolve its terror network and disarm.
Hamas rejected the offer.
Hamas would rather terrorize Israelis than improve life in Gaza.
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Meets with Top Israeli Officials
Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs
The U.S.-Israel relationship helps keep us safe, protect our troops and promote stability.
Last week, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley traveled to Israel and spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as met with Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, and Mossad head Yossi Cohen.
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