Congress prioritizes smart bombs for Israel despite US shortages
US lawmakers are scrambling to defend Israel from rising regional threats.
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Congress today advanced legislation that prioritizes the delivery of precision-guided munitions for Israel amid rising threats from its adversaries across the region.
There’s just one problem: The United States’ own stockpile is already insufficient.