Democrats Block Republican Push for Israel Aid Package, House to Try Again With Separate Bills
• Democrat senators block Republican effort to force vote on $14B House-passed Israel aid package, including $4B for Iron Dome. • Bill proposed offsetting cost by cutting IRS funding; White House objects to Israel-only aid.
• House to try again to pass Israel aid, now in separate bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
• Israel aid previously failed in Feb. to get needed 2/3 majority under suspension rules.
• Israel deems Iran's 350-missile attack a "declaration of war" though 99% were intercepted.