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Dozens of civil rights and advocacy groups sent a letter urging US lawmakers to remove a defence bill provision that would deepen military technology cooperation between the United States and Israel. The provision would accelerate joint defence-sector development and expand partnerships between the two countries' militaries. A follow-up report specified that 56 civil rights and advocacy organizations signed onto the letter, which warns the measure would permanently integrate US and Israeli military technology development. The groups argue the provision extends beyond routine defense cooperation and deserves closer congressional scrutiny before passage.