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US Defense Bill Pushes Deeper Military Integration with Israel
A provision in the U.S. defense bill for fiscal year 2027 could transform the U.S.-Israel military relationship from an aid-based partnership into one deeply integrated in research, production, and military systems. The measure, Section 224 of the NDAA, would give Israel unprecedented access to U.S. technology and mesh its defense industry into America's military supply chain. The proposal reflects a strategic shift amid regional turmoil and growing domestic debate over continued support for Israel.