US wants to be involved in missile defense against Iran – White House official

September 13, 2022

Jerusalem Post:

When it comes to Israel’s defense, she said, “the US is absolutely supportive of Israel,” citing the $3.8 billion in defense aid Israel provides annually, in addition to the $1b. to replenish the Iron Dome missile-defense system last year. “We will make sure Israel can continue to defend itself and respond to the many threats that surround it.”

While many have called the situation in Ukraine and American support for its military “unprecedented,” Resnick said it reminded her of US emergency military aid to Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

At that time, Washington sent $2.2b. in aid to Israel, which would be $14.6b. today adjusted for inflation, the exact amount the US sent to Ukraine, she pointed out.

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