Obama Wants $205 Million For Israel Rocket Shield -- Fox NewsPresident Barak Obama is expected to ask Congress in the coming days to approve a $205 million package to assist Israel in the construction of the anti-missile Iron Dome system.
The Iron Dome system is made in Israel. Small cameras and radars are used to track and shoot down rockets that are capable of traveling 3 to 45 miles. The rockets are usually launched by extremists from Gaza and Lebanon.
"Israel faces a lethal missile threat both from long, medium, and short range rockets," said Mark Regev, Israeli Prime Minister's spokesman. "This sort of project is crucial to the safety and security of Israel."
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More News On U.S. Support Of Israel's Iron Dome Program
US to fund installation of Israeli rocket defence system -- BBC
Obama seeks $205 million for Israel rocket shield -- Reuters
Obama seeks funds to boost Israeli rocket defenses -- AFP
Obama's plan to fund £140m Israeli rocket defence -- The Telegraph
Obama seeks $200 million for Israel's rocket defense -- Daily Star
Obama urges funds for Israel shield -- Al Jazeera
Obama Wants to Give Barak $205 Million for Disputed Iron Dome -- Arutz Sheva
1 comment:
ok we are not talking billions here, but why should the US pay for Israel's Rocket Shield?
a) does Israel purchase parts of this equipment from the US and so they are just borrowing the money?
b) will Israel share the technology or expertise with the US later down the road?
c) or is this part of the "you guys go ahead and attack Iran, and we will help you with the counter measures" deal? :)
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