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DESCRIPTION:Now that most Americans oppose arming Israel and we’re finally gaining 
 momentum to end U.S. complicity in Israel’s crimes, the Israeli state and 
 its allies are attempting to further entrench the U.S.-Israel alliance 
 through a dangerous new framework.\n\nBuried within the annual U.S. 
 military spending bill is a disastrous Netanyahu-backed proposal, dubbed 
 "the Deadly Merger,” that would integrate the U.S. and Israeli 
 militaries. In total, the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 
 would:\n\nIncrease military spending to a whopping budget of $1.5 
 trillion\n\nIntegrate U.S. and Israeli military technology, intelligence 
 systems, and research through shared databases and weapons 
 coproduction\n\nRob voters of representation by shielding this deadly 
 U.S.-Israel military merger from all congressional oversight votes\n\nThe 
 Senate is anticipated to vote on advancing its version of the NDAA 
 including the Deadly Merger proposal on Tuesday, July 14. We have a 
 critical window of opportunity right now to pressure lawmakers to block the 
 bill.\n\nOn July 9, six top Senate Democrats including Senators Chris Van 
 Hollen and Bernie Sanders released a letter urging fellow Democrats to 
 prevent the NDAA from proceeding to the floor unless the proposal to merge 
 our military with the Israeli military is removed. If enough Senators vote 
 against proceeding to a floor vote, it will force further negotiation on 
 the NDAA, creating an opening to cut the Deadly Merger and other egregious 
 provisions.\n\nIt’s on us to turn up the heat and make sure Senators act 
 in the best interests of their constituents—not a foreign 
 government.\n\nDSA, USCPR Action, and Adalah Justice Project are teaming up 
 to hold an emergency phone bank on Monday, July 13, at 4 PM PT ahead of 
 Tuesday’s expected vote on advancing the NDAA to the Senate floor. 
 Together, we’ll call constituents in key states with moveable Senators 
 asking them to call their Senators and pressure them to block the NDAA and 
 the Deadly Merger. We’ll provide the tech, training, and political 
 context you need—no experience required.\n\nPlease join us\n\n\n🚨 
 Can't make the phonebank? We still need your help! Use this tool to get 
 connected to your representatives in Congress. You'll also see a script to 
 follow. Then, share it with 5 friends and tell them why this matters to 
 you. 
 \n\nhttps://actionnetwork.org/call_campaigns/call-congress-reject-us-israeli-military-integration\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/07/12/18887353.php
SUMMARY:Emergency phonebank to stop Deadly US-Israel Military Merger
LOCATION:Online\nhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombsndaa-phonebank
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/07/12/18887353.php
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