As the threats facing the United States and Israel grow in scale and sophistication, the two allies must innovate faster to maintain their military edge. Section 224 of the House’s Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act is a critical new provision to strengthen and streamline U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation.

Israel is working closely with the United States and international partners to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza, helping to improve the conditions for Palestinian civilians.

Despite a ceasefire being in place, Hezbollah has launched more than 500 waves of attacks toward Israelis since April 16, including over 1,000 drones and more than 700 rockets in the past 10 days.

The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in 2016 by President Barack Obama and runs from Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 through 2028, committing the United States to providing $3.3 billion per year in security assistance and $500 million for cooperative missile defense programs.

AIPAC worked with pro-Israel leaders in Congress to include billions of dollars for essential U.S.-Israel cooperative programs in the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills.

Israel is a strong, self-reliant nation that advances our strategic interests — an innovation powerhouse that helps strengthen our military and bolster our economy. The Jewish state is a capable and determined ally on the geographic front lines defending Western values against dangerous groups and nations that are committed to destroying both it and the United States.

Israel has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to make bold, painful concessions in order to achieve peace. While Israel has achieved peace agreements with 7 of its neighbors and maintains growing informal relations with others, Palestinian leaders refuse to even negotiate with the Jewish state.

AIPAC is an American grassroots organization that works to strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership. Our mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.

Israel is our partner for promoting peace, prosperity and progress in the Middle East. America and Israel share a mutual interest and desire to work with others in the region.

Israel’s Declaration of Independence enshrined freedom of religion for all the country’s inhabitants. Christians in Israel enjoy freedom of worship, the ability to build churches and other religious institutions, and the right to gather freely and openly as a faith community.