Israel to receive over $650 million for missile defense under defense bill

Israel will receive over $650 million for missile defense as part of the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act. This funding was confirmed following the passage of the defense policy bill by Congress.

Additionally, Congress has extended Israel"s access to U.S. weapon stockpiles until 2029. The legislation includes provisions that require Pentagon briefings on weapons transfers, blocks International Criminal Court (ICC) warrants, and mandates a boycott of global arms expos that exclude Israeli firms.

For further context on international military cooperation, see recent developments regarding NATO troop deployment in Poland.

The details of this funding and the associated provisions reflect ongoing U.S. support for Israel"s defense capabilities.

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