U.S. House Declares Israel a “Major Strategic Partner”  (JNS.org)
(Daily Alert)

    The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act by a 410-1 vote.

    The bill declares Israel a “major strategic partner” of the U.S.

    The bill expands the U.S.-Israel relationship in a number of areas including forward-deployed U.S. weapons stockpiles in Israel, the transfer of essential military equipment to Israel, assistance for the Iron Dome missile defense system, and the promotion of cooperation in energy, water, science, homeland security, and agriculture.