• The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill with a provision expanding US-Israel defense technology cooperation.
• The bill passed 216-212, with most Democrats opposing and Republicans supporting.
• Section 219 directs the Pentagon to coordinate and accelerate bilateral defense research and industrial cooperation.

The passage of the defense bill may indicate a shift in US-Israel relations, with the provision potentially strengthening cooperation on defense technology. This could suggest a deeper integration of US and Israeli defense systems, which may have implications for the broader Middle East region and US foreign policy.