Rand Paul, who opposes foreign assistance of all kinds, blocks Upper House version of bill passed by House from going straight to for a vote; but it's still expected to pass

American Pro-Israel lobby defends Facebook ad, which noted that 'when Israel faced rocket attacks, Tom Massie voted against Iron Dome'

Serious alarm was voiced after Squad managed to delay funds' approval; but a hurriedly arranged 420-9 vote to okay the aid 2 days later merely proved bipartisan backing is ironclad

Progressive lawmaker says Jerusalem does not deserve more money on top of what it already receives, pans House leadership for creating 'tinderbox of vitriol, disingenuous framing'

Many of those opposed blame rushed process, ignored procedures; some uncomfortable with high price tag; others point to Israeli 'war crimes'

Progressive congresswoman who pushed to have $1 billion removed from separate spending bill changes her vote at last minute from 'no' to 'present'

AIPAC says the 420-9 vote 'repudiates efforts by those in Congress who are pursuing a dangerous agenda to undermine the US-Israel relationship'

Legislation, which faces uphill battle, orders US government to series of steps to limit Israeli presence in West Bank, including barring defense aid from most uses there

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

Defense minister reiterates 'shared values' that underpin the relationship, days after Democrats shoot down earmark to reload anti-missile batteries