What Happened
Lawmakers Weigh Defense Partnership Amid Growing Opposition
The US Congress is considering a proposal to phase out billions of dollars in military funding to Israel, instead opting for a more integrated defense-technology and industrial partnership. The move, part of the National Defense Authorization Act, aims to create a bilateral defense technology initiative that accelerates joint research, procurement, and production of military technologies. Proponents argue it would be more mutually beneficial, while critics warn it could give Israel more leverage over US defense decisions and make cooperation more opaque. The proposal was reported by Unknown Source.