A resolution expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel

This resolution called on the Obama administration to reach a “new, robust, and long-term” MoU with Israel that “increases the amount of aid from previous agreements and significantly enhances Israel’s military capabilities.” Negotiations on a new MoU began in 11/2015. (See Update on Conflict and Diplomacy in JPS 46 [2] for details of the eventual deal, which was announced on 9/14/16.)

22 cosponsors (13R, 9D).

See also: H. Res. 729 of 5/13/16.

Last major action: 6/22/16 referred to Senate Comm. on Foreign Relations.