Agudath Israel Reacts to U.S. Allotments for Israel’s Security

Agudath Israel of America commends President Obama and the members of Congress for their long and strong support of Israel’s security needs and, most recently, for allocating $3.1 billion in security assistance as part of the recent omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2016.

Among the assistance to Israel is $487.6 million for U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs, including the “Iron Dome” system, and $40 million for a new joint U.S.-Israel anti-tunneling initiative. B’ezras Hashem, with G-d’s help, both elements will not only serve to better protect Israeli lives but help ensure stability in the Middle East.