US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin (Democrat from Maryland) plans to introduce a bill allocating additional aid to Israel and seek approval of a new American ambassador to this country. TASS reports this.
It was noted that the aid package included interceptor missile stocks for the Iron Dome missile defense system and additional financing for Israel’s defense.
“Finally, I plan to introduce a resolution that will strengthen our commitment to U.S.-Israel relations,” Cardin said.
According to him, it is very important that Israel has a Senate-confirmed ambassador today.
Before that, a senior White House official said the United States was discussing aid measures with Israel in light of the escalating conflict with Palestine.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 announced state of emergency in the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”. Response to Israeli air strikes applied 21 Hamas targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Galant announced Declaring a state of emergency throughout the country.
Source: Gazeta
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