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.

reaffirms that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States;

reaffirms that it is the policy and law of the United States to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and has the capacity and capability to defend itself from all credible military threats;

reaffirms United States support of a robust Israeli tiered missile defense program;

supports continued discussions between the United States Government and the Government of Israel for a robust and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on United States military assistance to Israel;

urges the expeditious finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Government and the Government of Israel; and

supports a robust and long-term Memorandum of Understanding negotiated between the United States and Israel regarding military assistance that increases the amount of aid from previous agreements and significantly enhances Israel’s military capabilities.