President Barak Obama is expected to ask Congress in the coming days to approve a $205 million package to assist Israel in the construction of the anti-missile Iron Dome system.
The Iron Dome system is made in Israel. Small cameras and radars are used to track and shoot down rockets that are capable of traveling 3 to 45 miles. The rockets are usually launched by extremists from Gaza and Lebanon.
"Israel faces a lethal missile threat both from long, medium, and short range rockets," said Mark Regev, Israeli Prime Minister's spokesman. "This sort of project is crucial to the safety and security of Israel."
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Obama's plan to fund £140m Israeli rocket defence -- The Telegraph
"Israel faces a lethal missile threat both from long, medium, and short range rockets," said Mark Regev, Israeli Prime Minister's spokesman. "This sort of project is crucial to the safety and security of Israel."
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More News On U.S. Support Of Israel's Iron Dome Program
US to fund installation of Israeli rocket defence system -- BBC
Obama seeks $205 million for Israel rocket shield -- Reuters
Obama seeks funds to boost Israeli rocket defenses -- AFP
Obama's plan to fund £140m Israeli rocket defence -- The Telegraph
More News On U.S. Support Of Israel's Iron Dome Program
US to fund installation of Israeli rocket defence system -- BBC
Obama seeks $205 million for Israel rocket shield -- Reuters
Obama seeks funds to boost Israeli rocket defenses -- AFP
Obama's plan to fund £140m Israeli rocket defence -- The Telegraph
Obama seeks $200 million for Israel's rocket defense -- Daily Star
Obama urges funds for Israel shield -- Al Jazeera
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