the united states. >> the bill is passed. >> house of representatives passed a 26 billion-dollar funding bill for its key middle east ally on saturday the legislation will go to the senate and then ultimately to the president's desk israeli officials say it could not come soon enough as threats against their country evolve with the rising tension between israel and iran there is concern around the largest proxy could increase their ongoing attacks. >> strong enough to make before they go into open confrontation. but amid new threats israeli forces remain on high alert to cross the country. earlier today at rocket sirens were sounding along the border with lebanon after fresh israeli strikes against hezbollah overnight united states continues to work behind the scenes to de-escalate tension along the northern border. we are also tracking your development of the west bank for the israeli military wrapped up a rate in the city. so far 14 people have been killed according to the