Sen. Graham Says Israel Will Request $1 Billion From US to Replenish Iron Dome

Sen. Graham Says Israel Will Request $1 Billion From US to Replenish Iron Dome
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 5, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Israel will request $1 billion from the United States to replenish its Iron Dome missile defense system following the 11-day conflict between the Jewish state and the Hamas terrorist group.

Graham, who met with top Israeli officials this week, made the announcement during a press conference in Jerusalem on June 1. During his visit, he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz.