the reaction of the israeli minister of foreign affairs israel katz did not take long. he thanked the us congress for the decision and the overwhelming support of both parties, noting that it is powerful a signal to israel's enemies. of course, this package was passed after some democratic congressmen said that further military aid to israel from. the u.s. should come under certain conditions because of concerns about the way the gas war is being waged, but those voices have not been listened to. if you look at the $17 billion that will go to israel, about $5 billion of that will go toward replenishing and expanding the air defense system that has proven its value time and time again over the past six months while the gas war rages. before and new threats arose when iran struck israel this month using drones and missiles, the first time directly from iranian territory. in addition, billions of dollars are foreseen in this amount, which will be spent on an improved weapons system, increased production of weapons, and the purchase of supplies and services in the united st