8 progressive Democrats, 1 Republican vote against $1 billion for Israeli missile defense system, 2 Dems vote 'present'; legislation will come before Senate next; PM lauds approval

Analysts lament world leaders appearing to accept region's nations being wrecked and divided for the foreseeable future: 'You can’t be safe if your neighbors’ house is on fire'

Senator Jim Risch approves payment of last $20 million of $75 million package pledged by Biden, but insists it be reprogrammed for food aid, not funneled to terrorists

Islamist terror group plans to boycott local Palestinian vote unless presidential, legislative elections also held; PA president indefinitely delayed national vote in April

After sum removed from larger spending bill due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says 'commitment to the security of our friend and ally Israel is ironclad'

$1 billion in missile defense still certain to be okayed, but progressives' ability to block its inclusion in budget bill shows bloc has more influence than critics assumed

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel's missile defense system: 'It will be done'

Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of 'playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,'; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes 'disgraceful' move

Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get funded later

Foreign minister speaks to House Majority Leader Hoyer, attributes development to 'technical' issues and expresses confidence the pledged $1 billion will soon be approved