Staff Reports
A bipartisan group of Senate Armed Services Committee members, including Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), has united to compose a letter addressed to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Their appeal? To send Iron Dome batteries to Israel. Why? Because Israel is grappling with near-constant rocket attacks from Hamas militants, and they need all the assistance they can get.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asking him to send Israel two Iron Dome batteries — the projectiles used to block incoming rockets — as soon as possible. https://t.co/To26qGXTKF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 11, 2023
The letter underscores that the U.S. Army has two Iron Dome defense system batteries, which have the capacity to intercept and neutralize incoming rockets. Regrettably, these batteries are currently dormant within the United States and serve no operational purpose. So why not deploy them to Israel? It's a win-win proposition!
Ever since the recent terrorist attack over the weekend, Hamas has been relentlessly firing thousands of rockets into densely populated areas of Israel. It's akin to a macabre version of a fireworks show, but instead of vibrant colors lighting up the sky, it's explosions and turmoil. The Israel Defense Forces have been working diligently to intercept and thwart these rocket attacks, but they need all the support they can get.
The senators aren't just requesting the Iron Dome batteries to be sent to Israel; they are also appealing for the provision of additional defensive assets. Israel is in dire need of support as it grapples with this unprecedented wave of terrorist violence. It's akin to a modern-day "David vs. Goliath" scenario, except this time Goliath possesses more than just a slingshot.
The senators are seeking a prompt response from Secretary Austin by this Friday. Action is urgently required because lives are on the line. The statistics tell a grim story: over 1,200 people in Israel and 22 Americans have tragically lost their lives, with thousands more injured. Let's also not forget the plight of Palestinians caught in the crossfire. Additionally, over 100 Israelis and Americans are being held hostage by Hamas. It's high time to put an end to this madness and provide Israel with the necessary support to protect its citizens. They're not asking for a miracle, just the aid of the Iron Dome defense system.
