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The United States has passed a bill strengthening relations with Israel and elevating Tel Aviv as its “major strategic partner”.
Over three-quarters of US Senate members unanimously voted to the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act on Thursday.
Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) along with 81 co-sponsors authored the legislation out of a total of 100 Senators.
“America’s long-standing relationship and strong cooperation with Israel dates back to the presidency of fellow Missourian Harry S. Truman,” Senator Blunt said following the bill’s passage.
The bill improves Israel’s trade status and requires Washington and Tel Aviv increase cooperation on energy, water and other arenas.
It will also enhance the value of US weapons stockpiles in Israel by $200 million to $1.8 billion and further facilitate Tel Aviv’s access to the weaponry.
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Over three-quarters of US Senate members unanimously voted to the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act on Thursday.
Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) along with 81 co-sponsors authored the legislation out of a total of 100 Senators.
“America’s long-standing relationship and strong cooperation with Israel dates back to the presidency of fellow Missourian Harry S. Truman,” Senator Blunt said following the bill’s passage.
The bill improves Israel’s trade status and requires Washington and Tel Aviv increase cooperation on energy, water and other arenas.
It will also enhance the value of US weapons stockpiles in Israel by $200 million to $1.8 billion and further facilitate Tel Aviv’s access to the weaponry.
PressTV - US Senate elevates Israel to major strategic partner
WTF?