Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel
The U.S. House passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill that includes provisions to expand military cooperation with Israel. The bill calls for joint work on missile defense, drones and artificial intelligence. Critics argue the measure could deepen ties with Israel amid political divisions over aid.
- ▪The defense bill totals $1.15 trillion and was approved by the House of Representatives.
- ▪It proposes increased collaboration with Israel on missile defense systems, drone technology, and AI applications.
- ▪The legislation aims to strengthen military ties between the United States and Israel.
- ▪Some lawmakers and observers warn that the expanded cooperation could exacerbate political divisions over U.S. aid to Israel.
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Toggle PlayTrillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with IsraelNewsFeedTrillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with IsraelA $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel through joint work on missile defence, drones and AI. Critics warn the move could deepen ties amid growing political divisions over aid to Israel.Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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