Senate backs bill strengthening US-Israel ties

Published June 29, 2012 9:25pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a bill that would strengthen economic and security ties between the United States and Israel.

The bipartisan legislation was approved by voice vote Friday. The measure reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel and American support for the Mideast ally’s right to self-defense.

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