The Iron Dome, Israel’s best air defense system, has received US $ 1 billion (approximately Rs. 7368.14 crore) in funding. After much deliberation, the US House of Representatives decided to support Israel’s Iron Dome. Every year, the United States provides assistance to Israel’s defense sector. In addition, the Iron Dome will receive an additional $ 1 billion.
This funding is aimed at developing newer versions of the Iron Dome. The Iron Dome of Israel is now being used by the United States as well. The bill to provide financial assistance to Israel was passed, rejecting all opposition to the Palestinian issue. Now this bill has to be approved by the Senate. It is known that there will be no significant opposition to the bill in the Senate. If President Biden signs it, then Israel will receive $ 1 billion.
The Iron Dome was mainly used by Israel to counter Hamas rockets. The Iron Dome is one of the best systems in the field of air defense. Israeli Prime Minister Naphtali Bennett has thanked the US House of Representatives for its support in providing $ 1 billion.
The United States has been providing support to Israel’s defense sector since the Obama administration. The two countries have been in agreement for 10 years. The United States provides $ 3.8 billion annually to Israel’s defense needs. Of this, $ 500 million is for future plans for the Iron Dome. Last year, Israel received special assistance of Rs 7.3 crore. A group in the United States has called for more funding for Israel’s defense after the conflict with Hamas.
English Summary: US House approves $1 billion for Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ missile-defense system
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