Military aid to israel
Netanyahu's 1996 promise to end US aid to Israel fulfilled after 30 years, PMO claims
The Prime Minister's Office said Israel's strong economy allows it to gradually end US military assistance, pointing to Netanyahu's 1996 pledge to gradually cease Washington's financial aid.
Twelve US senators seek to block expanded defense and intelligence cooperation with Israel
Israel prosperous enough to buy US weapons without financial aid, Rubio claims
When tikkun olam comes at the expense of solidarity with Israel - opinion
Senior Israeli official to Washington for final stages of defense deal talks
Deal set to be largest-ever US foreign defense guarantee.
'IDF special forces, US Marines train for combating ISIS in Negev drill'
IDF forces relayed their experience in combating regional terrorism threats to the US forces, according to Israel's Channel 2.
36 senators, including Tim Kaine, press to add $320M for Israeli missile defense
The proposed increase in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act would go toward three US-Israeli missile defense programs and more purchases of Iron Dome systems.
Kaine one of few senators not to sign letter to Obama urging increased MoU
Clinton, meanwhile, suggested support for a robust defense package during a speech in March to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
The White House missile aid objection: An MOU negotiating tactic?
Failing to object to Congress’s quadrupling of the president’s missile defense budget – which was proposed at $147m. – would have had a direct consequence on the MOU talks.
Among White House objections to defense bill, Israel aid one of many
Objection has prompted speculation as to whether this unique move means President Barack Obama considers the addition a veto-worthy offense.
White House rejects increased Israel missile defense funding
The Congressional requested $455 million was an historic quadrupling of the administration's stated proposal request.
Israel wants to sign US aid deal before Obama departs
Negotiations over military aid package ongoing in Washington over level, whether part can be spent in Israel.
Israel feels vindicated by congressmen pushing for more US military aid
83 senators send president letter asking to approve new defense package; Oren mocks Obama for saying world more peaceful; Shai: PM playing ‘dangerous game.’
Obama’s presidency
If we disregard for the moment Obama’s success in terms of the United States, he should be saluted for his and his administration’s support for military aid to Israel.