Israel: Missile Defense Cooperation With the United States (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
March 24, 2000 |
| Report Number |
RS20516 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Kenneth Katzman, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The growing number and sophistication of ballistic missile threats in the Middle East has
prompted
the United States to help Israel develop several missile and rocket defense programs. The
centerpiece of these efforts, the Arrow Weapons System, has demonstrated successes in tests and
Israel unveiled it to the public on March 14, 2000. Some argue that these efforts cannot guarantee
Israel's security, and that Israel's national interests are better served by peace agreements with its
neighbors and other measures. Others believe that even if peace agreements are achieved, Israel will
need a robust defense. This report will be updated to reflect regional and legislative developments.
See also, CRS Issue Brief IB98028, Theater Missile Defense: Issues for Congress; and CRS Issue Brief IB82008, Israel-United States Relations.
