The US House of Representatives, with a Republican majority, approved a $14.5 billion military aid bill for Israel. The bill succeeded with 226 votes in favor and 196 against. Mike Johnson, the Republican House Speaker, emphasized the bill’s crucial role in equipping Israel with advanced defense systems, including the Iron Dome. The bill now moves […]
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