Dear Agudah Activist:
We need you to promptly convey the following message to members of the U.S. Senate:
- Pass the $14 billion security assistance package to Israel as soon as possible
- Do not include additional requirements and conditions on the aid
The Senate will soon take up emergency legislation to provide $14 billion in security assistance to Israel. This is a desperately needed appropriation as Israel’s war against Hamas enters its fourth month. The Senate must act soon.
Indeed, time is of the essence!
The U.S. aid will help defeat the existential threat posed by Hamas and frustrate its stated intention to repeat the barbaric massacre of Israelis and Jews.
The aid includes funding for Iron Dome and David’s Sling, two missile defense systems to defend against rocket attacks. The package also includes, among other things, funding to replace inventories of weapons and equipment, reimbursement for military training, additional ammunition, weapons and missiles.
But more is necessary!
It is also critical that the Senate reject any amendment that would impose any additional requirements or conditions on this aid to Israel. These are not necessary, as there is already a monitoring mechanism in place that ensures that security assistance is being used properly. And the U.S. government has determined that Israel is in compliance with these conditions!
Additional political commitments imposed upon Israel, as some are calling for, have no place here and could only be counterproductive to its security goals. Worse, it is no secret that the primary aim of those supporting conditions on aid to Israel is to cut that aid!
We urge you to contact you senators – as soon as possible — and call on them to support and speedily pass this vital Israel aid package, without additional requirements or conditions.
This is an unprecedented time. We must continue to work on all fronts: supporting Israel, fighting for the safe release of the hostages, and standing up to antisemitism here at home.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Rabbi Abba Cohen
Vice President for Government Affairs
Washington Director
Rabbi Yossie Charner
Director for Congressional Affairs
