The US Senate is currently reviewing the US-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 and mulling to pass unprecedented military support to the Zionist entity
The US Senate is currently reviewing the US-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 and mulling to pass unprecedented military support to the Zionist entity.
“The bill proposes shared satellite intelligence, aerial refueling tankers, specialized munitions and surplus drawdown gear from Iraq,” Yediot Ahronoth reported.
A Senate aide said the bill has already amassed nearly 50 co-sponsors and is expected to pass "by a lopsided margin or even unanimous vote" once it reaches the Senate floor, the Defense News weekly reported.
"There should not be one scintilla of light between the positions of Republicans and Democrats on the issue of the security of Israel," said Sen. Johnny Isakson.
The bill was introduced by Jewish Senator Barbara Boxer of California and aims to extend US government-backed loan guarantees to Israel through 2015. It also urges expanded technology sharing and joint military exercises.
It also proposes making surplus defense gear and services available to Israel, particularly those resulting from the US pullout from Iraq. Under the bill, the US will also strengthen efforts to prevent weapon smuggling into Gaza and threats infiltrating from the Sinai Peninsula.
Moreover, US legislators are also demanding to allocate additional weaponry and munitions and extend the time allocated for US war reserves stockpiled in Israel and expand bilateral cooperation in homeland security, counterterrorism, maritime security, energy and cybersecurity, Ynet said.