Military aid to israel
Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says
A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
Editor's Notes: Israel-US alliance after the aid is gone must become a partnership, not an MoU
Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate
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.
US budget constraints affect Israel defense aid negotiations, US House Speaker Ryan says
The speaker said during his recent visit, US allies across the Middle East had expressed deep concern with the extreme "Middle East fatigue" of the Obama administration, as well as Trump's rhetoric.
Report finds cases of 'severe' failings regarding donations to IDF
State Comptroller: Soldiers, officers directly communicated with donors to IDF; IDF: New Personnel Directorate body is regulating all donations.