Breaking Down the MOU: Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions

Breaking Down the MOU: Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions

American security assistance to Israel is in the news. As members of Congress consider funding the 9th year of a 10-year MOU originally signed by President Obama, broader questions about the next MOU are shaping the discussion here in Washington and across the country. In this episode, AIPAC Spokeswoman Deryn Sousa sits down with senior lobbyists Dave Gillette and Deb Saxon to discuss the MOU's decades-long history, how the money is spent (spoiler: almost all of it is spent here in America), and discuss why this funding matters to America. Additional Links: * For more information on the MOU, you can find our memo here [https://aipacorg.box.com/s/qdwt4fxvs4twfrx0f0gdzt2cyx1w7qfs].  * Click here to learn [https://aipacorg.box.com/s/8zl0lpl60dwmtrv0ur5wk1vzvd6ysuu6]how and why Israel is a model ally. * If you are curious about jobs here in the United States created or supported by Israeli-founded companies, check out the U.S.-Israel Business Alliance's impact reports [https://www.usisrael.co/impact-reports].

Israel's Enemies Rearming: IDF Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus

Israel has changed the equation in the Middle East over the last two years, but today, Israel's enemies are rearming and evolving. In this conversation, AIPAC's Renee Sharon sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former IDF Spokesperson, to discuss the latest security challenges facing Israel.   We discuss Iran's plans to rebuild its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, the evolving situation in Syria, Hezbollah rearming in Lebanon, and the developments on the ground in Gaza. We also discuss Turkey and Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the prospects for more Israeli-Arab normalization.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. You may not have heard much about it, but this annual bill is a major driver of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in areas like missile defense, counter-drone technology, tunnel detection, and other defense innovations. In this episode, we break down what to expect out of this year's NDAA, why it matters to pro-Israel Americans, and how it helps secure both America and Israel. To stay up to date, follow AIPAC on social, including our new WhatsApp channel: https://linktr.ee/AIPAC  [https://linktr.ee/AIPAC%20]

Dismantling Iran's Nuclear Program: Congressional Republicans Write to President Trump

In this episode, we examine two letters sent by congressional Republicans to the White House, urging the administration to insist on the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and a total ban on uranium enrichment. Learn why these demands are key to any future deal with Iran, what’s at stake in the ongoing negotiations, and how Americans can help ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Read the Senate letter here [https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Document_250514_125039.pdf], and the House version here [https://rsc-pfluger.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/rsc-pfluger.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/rsc-led-letter-to-president-trump-on-iran-final%29-compressed.pdf]. Visit www.apac.org/iran [https://speak4.app/lp/hl010nnh/]to thank your members of Congress who signed onto this letter.

The U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act

The United States and Israel are key allies working together to confront shared challenges as America faces new, bolder, and more sophisticated threats from Russia, China, and Iran. This episode breaks down the bipartisan U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025—legislation to strengthen cooperation on next-gen tech, anti-drone defenses, and counter-tunneling. Learn how it enhances security—and visit aipac.org/future [https://speak4.app/lp/mj010s16/?ts=1746464182] to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the bill. See the Full List of Cosponsors: * Senate Bill – S.554, lead authors Senators Dan Sullivan and Gary Peters  [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/554] * House Bill – H.R.1229, lead authors Representatives Joe Wilson and Donald Norcross [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1229/cosponsors]