J Street says Israel should fund its own defense
The move coincides with a push by progressive Democrats push to restrict or end U.S. military aid, including Iron Dome missile interception
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Fast Forward US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.
The liberal pro-Israel lobby J Street joined AOC, Ro Khanna and others in arguing Israel should fund its own defense
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Fast Forward A ‘Golden Dome for America,’ inspired by Israel, is part of Trump’s 2026 budget request
The president has long admired Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ defense system — and there are signs Elon Musk could build it.
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Fast Forward Why Trump ordered an American version of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system
The executive order pursues a key campaign promise to enhance US national security with a state-of-the-art shield
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Israel's recent success in Gaza is a fleeting one
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