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BREAKING: House dems vote against emergency funding for Israel’s iron dome
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In an overwhelming vote, Democrats in the House voted against emergency funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system and other security programs.
Democrats voted against Rep. Tony Gonzales’ (R-TX) motion to recommit, which would have provided emergency funding for the Israeli Iron Dome and other defense programs. It would have been additional to the $3.8 billion the United States already provides for security assistance to Israel every year. According to House spokesperson Mark Bednar, financial assistance to Israel “has historically been supported on a bipartisan basis.”
Gonzales called for $500 million to be allotted missile defense cooperation. $73 million was meant for the Iron Dome, $177 million for Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense, $77 million for upper-tier missile defense, and finally $173 million for improvements to Arrow I and Arrow II programs.
The final vote was 218 to 209, exactly down party lines.
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By Jenny Goldsberry
Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns visited Israel Wednesday in an effort to rally regional support amidst attacks from Iran. Burns discussed possibilities for regional cooperation with Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Late July, drones struck an Israeli tanker off the coast of Oman. As a result, two crew members died. Since then, the United States blamed Tehran for the attack. Iranian officials deny their involvement.
At the time, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House was noticing a disturbing pattern. “We feel it follows a pattern of attacks and other belligerent behavior,” Psaki said. “And these actions also threaten freedom of navigation through crucial waterways — something that is posing a risk to a range of countries around the world.”
Therefore, the press secretary suggested that countries get involved. “You know, I would also note that we know our British partners have called for action, called for steps in a coordinated way from international bodies, including the United Nations, which we would certainly support,” Psaki said. Now, Burns’ visit symbolizes the United State following through on the White House’s comments.
According to a statement from Burns’ office, he met with Bennett after meeting with the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligency agency David Barnea. Burns met the Israeli leader in Tel-Aviv. “They discussed the situation in the Middle East, with emphasis on Iran, and possibilities for expanding and deepening regional cooperation,” the statement read.
Next, Burns will meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
You can follow Jenny Goldsberry on Twitter @jennyjournalism.
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