Separate Bill Introduced in US Congress Pushes $1 Bln Funding for Israel's Iron Dome Defence System

Earlier, a decision by Democratic lawmakers to cut $1 billion in funding for the Israeli Iron Dome defence system from a government bill caused waves among both Democrats and Republicans alike. Among those opposed to the funding, according to reports, were Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib.