Elul 29, 5777, 9/20/2017
defense aid Republican senators seek to give Israel more in defense aidSenators Graham, Ayotte, McCain and Cruz say they want to add a measure giving Israel an additional $1.5 billion in military aid. 'Barak sitting in US pitting Zionists against each other'Opposition Leader Isaac Herzog blasts former Prime Minister Ehud Barak. 'We couldn't have gotten a better deal'Acting National Security Adviser rejects criticism of defense aid agreement with the United States. Erdan blasts 'hypocrite' BarakPublic Security Minister says Ehud Barak's criticism of the defense aid agreement with the United States is politically motivated. Republican senator: Israel made a mistake signing security dealRepublican Senator Lindsey Graham argues Israel could have gotten a better security aid package had it waited until after Obama left office. Trump advisor: Aid to Israel won't be limited by MOUDonald Trump’s Israel advisor declares that under a Trump administration, the level of cooperation with Israel will be unprecedented. Ya'alon: I don't believe aid agreement will meet our needsFormer Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon claims he negotiated a better defense aid deal with the U.S. while he was still in office. Dichter fires back at Barak over criticism of U.S. aid deal"I do not recall Barak having any dramatic successes," says Likud MK after former PM criticizes defense aid agreement.Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveatsObama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats: It's generous, but on his terms, Obama hails new defense aid to IsraelPresident Obama says new aid agreement "will make a significant contribution to Israel’s security". U.S. and Israel close to agreement on military aidSenior American official says the United States and Israel have closed many of the remaining gaps in talks over a new military aid package. Clinton's VP supports increased missile defense aid to IsraelTim Kaine part of a group of senators calling on Congress to add $320 million for Israeli missile defense to defense appropriations bill. White House opposes Congress proposal to increase aid to IsraelWhite House announces it is against Congress' proposal to add $455 million to the budget for Israeli missile defense procurement. Lapid: Israel should sign MoU with Washington nowYesh Atid chairman urges the government not to wait until after Obama leaves office to sign agreement on defense aid. 'We need to say no thanks to American aid'Likud MK calls for Israel to become independent, so that it won't need US financial aid, and can be a world power in its own right. US to give Israel 'largest military aid package in history'White House responds to pressure by Senate, pledges to offer Israel unprecedented level of military aid. Senate demands aid to Israel be increasedOverwhelming 4/5 majority of senate sends joint letter to Obama, urging defense package be settled soon and raised from $3 billion a year. Kahlon calls to conclude talks on American aid ASAPFinance Minister says Israel ought to conclude negotiations over a defense aid deal with the United States as soon as possible. What Israel needs and why, according to AIPACAIPAC lists the threats to Israel, and what it needs to protect itself. US missile defense aid to Israel to cut sharply in 2017New budget requests show cooperative programs down by over $100 million, no new Iron Dome funding after 2017, amid defense aid standoff. Report: Israel wants $5 billion per year in American aidCongressional sources say Israel has made a request for its annual defense aid from the United States to increase to as much as $5 billion. Sources: American Aid to Israel to Increase After 2017United States defense aid to Israel is likely to increase after 2017 when a current package expires, sources on both sides say. 'Israel Flip-Flopper' Rand Paul Announces Presidential CampaignRepublican candidate goes on record, hampered by past calls to cut defense aid to Jewish state he has recently tried to distance from. White House Denies it will Cut Israeli Aid over Iran DisputeNational Security spokesperson dismisses report that defense aid will be cut over Netanyahu's efforts to stop Iranian nuclear deal. |
