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US Congress Expands Military Ties with Israel

Updated 2026-05-31 19:05 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The U.S. Congress is advancing legislation to deepen military cooperation with Israel, a move that could significantly impact regional security dynamics.

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The Hill
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday predicted that oil shipments will pass through the Strait of Hormuz in "a month or two," while it has been closed off amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. Hassett told ABC's Jonathan Karl on "This Week" that there is "a lot more traffic"
2026-05-31 18:34 UTC
Al Jazeera
Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
2026-05-31 18:40 UTC
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