Number: RS20516
Title: Israel: Missile Defense Cooperation With the United States
Authors: Kenneth Katzman, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: 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.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated March 24, 2000