Senate Advances Intelligence Bill Backing Israel

The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, a bipartisan measure that includes provisions designed to strengthen intelligence and security cooperation between the United States and Israel. The legislation, introduced by committee Chair Tom Cotton, R-Ark., would require future presidents to formally justify any decision to suspend, reduce, or limit intelligence sharing with Israel. Under the bill, such actions could be taken only in response to a “specific and identifiable national security concern.” The measure also calls for expanded intelligence cooperation and directs future administrations to report to Congress on efforts to integrate Israel…