This week, President Joe Biden is in Israel for his first official Middle East trip as president. Biden and Israeli leaders will discuss ways to expand U.S.-Israel cooperation, combat the shared threat of Iran, and promote Israeli-Arab normalization.
Here at home, Congress is considering two major bills that will strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.
This week, the House is set to vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation and $40 million for U.S.-Israel counter-drone cooperation.
Later this summer, the House is set to consider the State and Foreign Operations funding bill, which includes $3.3 billion in vital security aid to Israel while rejecting political conditions or restrictions on this funding that would undermine Israel’s security.
All of these examples of strong bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship…which helps keep America and Israel safe...would not happen without the investment and support from AIPAC members like you.
If you support a safe and secure Israel, and if you believe in the importance of a strong U.S.-Israel alliance, then one of the most important things you can do is invest in AIPAC.
Thank you for helping us continue to protect the safety and security of both the United States and Israel.
Sincerely,
Brian Shankman
Chief Strategy Director for National Affairs
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
