The U.S. assistance authorizes cooperation with Israel on counter-tunnel and counter-aerial capabilities, and $500 million for developing and procuring the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow weapon systems.
"The extent of the war's impact on the main growth engines of the Israeli economy, especially technology and innovation, is relatively low," said Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.
"Endorsing murderous terrorist organizations like Hamas is repugnant, dangerous and against everything we stand for as a country,” says deputy White House spokesperson.
“I have no doubt that this visit will also help strengthen the connection and parliamentary work between the Knesset and the Bundestag,” said Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy.
“There’s a sense of urgency here that I haven’t felt before,” said Rabbi Moshe Lieblich, co-director of Chabad of Wilmington with his wife, Chana. “People are scared.”