Obama signs security bill to show support for Israel ahead of Romney visit

President Barack Obama said the security bill underscored his administration’s “unshakeable commitment” to Israel’s security. (Reuters)

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By Reuters
WASHINGTON

President Barack Obama signed a bill on Friday to strengthen U.S.-Israeli military ties as he sought to reassure American Jewish voters of his commitment to the two countries’ close alliance on the eve of a visit to Israel by his Republican rival, Mitt Romney.

Obama used a White House ceremony to announce the United States would soon provide Israel with an additional $70 million in funding for its short-range rocket shield known as “Iron Dome,” a project strongly backed by the powerful U.S. pro-Israel lobby.


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