Sen. Graham says Israel will Request $1 Billion From US to Replenish Iron Dome
June 2, 2021 | District of Columbia
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Israel will request $1 billion from the United States to replenish its Iron Dome missile defense system following the 11-day conflict between the Jewish state and Hamas terrorist group.
Graham, who met with top Israeli officials this week, made the announcement during a press conference in Jerusalem on Tuesday. During his visit, he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz.
“There will be a $1 billion request coming to the Pentagon this week from the defense minister to replenish the Iron Dome and a few other things, to upgrade the system,” Graham, who sits on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said at the press conference…
(Excerpts from the Epoch Times)
