Obama Announces Military Aid to Israel of U.S. $ 70 million

Obama Announces Military Aid to Israel
 
Saturday, July 28, 2012 4:09 pm

Metrotvnews.com, Washington DC: In the middle of a visit to Israel rivals Mitt Romney, U.S. President Barack Obama announced the addition of military aid to Israel of U.S. $ 70 million, or equal to Rp630 billion.

The increase in military aid to Israel for the first time announced, last May, to increase the production of short-range rockets Israel. The system called "Iron Dome" has proven effective to ward off attacks directed at Israeli citizens, including from the Gaza Strip. The decision was marked by the signing of new legislation in the Oval Office, Washington, DC, recently.

According to Obama, one of the priorities of his administration is to strengthen the relations with Israel. Not only in the military field, but also in the fields of intelligence and technology. Program 'Iron Dome' is, according to Obama, it is necessary to maintain the security of Israeli citizens and their families.

Mitt Romney spokesman said Romney appreciates Obama's move. However, the decision does not change the attitude of Obama who does not recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel. (RZY)
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