From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation

Over 15 years, the U.S.-Israel Education Association organized congressional trips allowing American lawmakers firsthand exposure to security and technology issues in Israel. For example, after being shown the Iron Dome, five members of the House Armed Services Committee successfully tripled the budget for the system shortly after returning to Washington. Netanyahu credited USIEA and Heather Johnston with helping strengthen the overall U.S.-Israel alliance.