US endorses Israel as 'major strategic partner' (new economic benefits)

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US Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill upgrading the ties with Israel and designating the long-time ally as a "major strategic partner."

The full title of the bill, which passed a House of Representatives vote in May with a 410 to 1 majority, is the US-Israel Strategic Partnership Act.

The new law will upgrade Israel's status, granting it a series of economic and security benefits, boosting cooperation in energy, water, science, homeland security and agriculture.

Militarily, Israel stands to gain advanced combat aircraft and military tanker transports, as well as priority in receiving American weapons surpluses. The bill also provides for assistance for the Iron Dome missile defense system.

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http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/44406-140919-us-endorses-israel-as-major-strategic-partner

Note: I've posted this in GD because it's a U.S. initiative.

[CJCRANE]

1. It would be nice to see Congress unanimous in helping America.

[JI7]

2. so this is mostly about weapons ?