"Defends Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. Provide military equipment and technology and ensuring that Israel can defend itself against attack from its neighbors. Warns that Iran's nuclear weapons program poses an unacceptable risk to the U.S. and Israel. Supports ongoing negotiations toward peace between Israel and the Palestinians, with or without Hamas. Supports a Lebanese government that has a monopoly on authority, and opposes independent militias including Hezbollah."