Last month, Hezbollah fired 22 rockets toward Israel from Lebanon.
Iron Dome intercepted all the rockets that threatened Israeli communities, but the attacks forced thousands to run for cover, including schoolchildren in the upper Galilee region.
Fortunately, there were no injuries.
But can you imagine how parents felt learning that this was the school day their children had to endure?
This is sadly the reality Israeli families continue to face.
Thankfully, with help from the United States, Israel has had the resources needed to defend itself, by itself, in the face of these recent attacks.
This year, AIPAC activists worked with Congress to secure $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel, as well as an additional $500 million in U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation for life-saving systems like Iron Dome.
But this vital U.S. support for Israel does not simply happen – and its continuation is not guaranteed. We have to advocate for it, build relationships, and engage with lawmakers across all 435 congressional districts.
