Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) is scheduled to speak at a State of Israel’s 76th Independence Day event hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to New England.
A larger Israeli delegation is said to have been delayed due to disputes over its composition, with the Israeli Foreign Ministry looking for a greater role.
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.
“This is one stone on the way to our complete return to the community, as was agreed and as must be,” said Religious Zionism Party lawmaker Tzvi Sukkot.
As the two countries discuss the future of bilateral ties, which comes against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the wake of a series of fatal rocket attacks last year on American troops, Iran will be eyeing the proceedings.
Antone Melton-Meaux, one of four candidates challenging Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar in the primary, has critcized her record of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel remarks.
“The lack of boundaries, combined with the growing success of this platform, makes it an ideal virtual home for hate speech and extremist content,” it concluded.