Sec. 1278. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM
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## SEC. 1278 SENSE OF CONGRESS ON IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM Congress— ####
(1)reaffirms its commitment to the security of our ally and strategic partner, Israel; ####
(2)fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against acts of terrorism; ####
(3)sympathizes with the families of Israelis who have come under the indiscriminate rocket fire from Hamas-controlled Gaza; ####
(4)recognizes the exceptional success of the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system in defending the population of Israel; ####
(5)desires to help ensure that Israel has the means to defend itself against terrorist attacks, including through the procurement of additional Iron Dome batteries and interceptors; and ####
(6)urges the Department of Defense and the Department of State to explore with their Israeli counterparts and alert Congress of any requirements the Israeli Defense Force may have for additional Iron Dome batteries, interceptors, or other equipment depleted during the recent conflict with Hamas-controlled Gaza.