“Throughout this year, and especially during the past week prior to the recent ceasefire, we have witnessed the citizens of Israel suffer from a continual barrage of missiles, rockets, and mortar shells from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip,” said Wicker. “The Iron Dome system’s success has protected civilians living in Israel’s population centers targeted by these rockets. The Senate has a record of standing with Israel. This amendment continues that long-held commitment of support.”
The Iron Dome missile defense program utilizes sophisticated radar technology to track short-range rockets, allowing an Israeli missile to intercept the attack. The first Iron Dome battery was deployed last year. There are a total of five batteries currently operational in Israel.
A copy of Wicker’s amendment can be downloaded here.
