Mainstream outlets have frequently criticized Israeli strikes on “journalists,” often without examining their roles in terrorist organizations. Hamas and PIJ have systematically used press vests and journalistic cover for combat operations and propaganda, and now openly acknowledge that many of these “journalists” were members of their combat ranks.

As the United States faces growing security challenges in both scale and technological sophistication, partnership with our ally Israel helps give our soldiers a strategic edge.

For 47 years, the Iranian regime has been at war against America and its own people. As negotiations commence on a final nuclear agreement, a final deal must permanently and verifiably end the regime’s nuclear program—including the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran and the dismantlement of all enrichment sites.

As the threats facing the United States and Israel grow in scale and sophistication, the two allies must innovate faster to maintain their military edge. The United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative of the House’s Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act is a critical new provision to strengthen and streamline U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation.

Israel is working closely with the United States and international partners to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza, helping to improve the conditions for Palestinian civilians.

Despite a ceasefire being in place, Hezbollah has launched more than 500 waves of attacks toward Israelis since April 16, including over 1,000 drones and more than 700 rockets in the past 10 days.

The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in 2016 by President Barack Obama and runs from Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 through 2028, committing the United States to providing $3.3 billion per year in security assistance and $500 million for cooperative missile defense programs.

AIPAC worked with pro-Israel leaders in Congress to include billions of dollars for essential U.S.-Israel cooperative programs in the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills.

Israel is a strong, self-reliant nation that advances our strategic interests — an innovation powerhouse that helps strengthen our military and bolster our economy. The Jewish state is a capable and determined ally on the geographic front lines defending Western values against dangerous groups and nations that are committed to destroying both it and the United States.

Israel has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to make bold, painful concessions in order to achieve peace. While Israel has achieved peace agreements with 7 of its neighbors and maintains growing informal relations with others, Palestinian leaders refuse to even negotiate with the Jewish state.