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US Israel Defense Cooperation Raises Sovereignty Fears
A little-noticed provision in the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has sparked concern among progressive Democrats and conservatives, who warn that it would lock the US into deeper military integration with Israel. The measure, Section 224, would require the secretary of defense to designate an executive agent responsible for synchronizing cooperative efforts between the US and Israel, including bilateral defense technology research and development. Critics argue that it could permanently entwine the two countries’ defense industries with little oversight. The provision was first reported by Newsweek.