Sec. 1272. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON UNITED STATES-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP

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## SEC. 1272 SENSE OF CONGRESS ON UNITED STATES-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP It is the sense of Congress that— ####

(1)the strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Israel is in the national security interests of both countries; ####

(2)the United States should continue to provide assistance to the Government of Israel for the development and acquisition of the advanced capabilities that Israel requires to meet its security needs and to enhance United States capabilities; ####

(3)such assistance is critical as Israel confronts a number of security challenges, including continuing threats from Iran; ####

(4)the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Israel on September 14, 2016, including the provisions of the memorandum relating to missile and rocket defense cooperation, continues to be a critical component of the bilateral relationship; and ####

(5)science and technology innovations present promising new opportunities for future United States-Israel economic and security cooperation.