AIPAC Memo

$14.3 Billion for Israel’s Security

May 6, 2024

On April 23, Congress passed the largest U.S. security aid package in the history of the State of Israel and vital sanctions bills to combat the Iranian regime.

Working with pro-Israel Democrats and Republicans in Congress, AIPAC helped ensure our ally Israel has the resources needed to defend its families.

CRITICAL FUNDING FOR ISRAEL:

  • $4 Billion for Iron Dome and David's Sling: Supports the lifesaving defense systems that have protected Israelis from rockets, missiles and drones.
  • $3.5 Billion for vital security assistance: Enables Israel to acquire the weapons and munitions that it needs as our ally faces threats on multiple fronts.
  • $4.4 Billion in U.S. weapons: Replenishes what has been or will be provided from U.S. stockpiles.
  • $1.2 Billion for Iron Beam: Supports Israel’s emerging directed energy (laser) system to intercept incoming rockets, missiles and drones at a fraction of the current cost.

VITAL LEGISLATION TO COUNTER IRAN AND ITS TERROR PROXIES:

  • The Stop Harboring Iranian Petrolieum Act: Cracks down on Iran’s illicit oil exports, primarily to China, the main source of revenue for the regime.
  • The Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act: Also known as the MISSILES Act, imposes sanctions on Iran’s missile programs, used to launch an attack on Israel.
  • Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability Act: Holds Iranian leaders accountable for their brutal repression of the Iranian people.
  • Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act: Sanctions foreign entities that support Palestinian terrorist groups.
  • No Technology for Terror Act: Makes permanent restrictions on the transfer of American technology to Iran Iran-China Energy.
  • Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act: Imposes sanctions on groups that use human shields, as Hamas does in Gaza.
  • End Financing For Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act: Helps cut off funding for state sponsors of terror and financing for terrorist groups Strengthening Tools.
  • Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act: Sanctions Chinese financial institutions that handle transactions involving Iranian oil.

Since October 7, Congress has passed more than $18.1 billion to help keep Israel safe, sending a powerful message that America stands firmly with our ally.