The Iron Dome funding, which seeks to provide Israel an extra $1 billion in funding, passed in the House, and awaits a Senate vote. Although the House vote had a few notable representatives voting “No” to the bill, the Senate boasts no notable opposition. The bill was introduced by US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Susan Collins (R-ME). It was introduced as a standalone supplemental appropriations bill to fund the Iron Dome. The Iron Dome is a missile defense system used by Israel. The US has already provided (and provides) around $4 billion in annual aid to Israel, which includes military and security aid. The money that the US gives to Israel in the form of aid is used to continue Israeli occupation of Palestine, carry out an apartheid state, and violate international law. |
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