There is no time now to consider a package that combines aid to Ukraine and Israel with security provisions on the US-Mexico border, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
The US House of Representatives will vote next week on a $17.6 billion aid bill for Israel. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said this, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, February 3.
According to him, such a step is necessary to quickly receive aid to Israel in its fight against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. According to Johnson, now is not the time to consider a package that combines aid to Ukraine and Israel with security provisions on the US-Mexico border.
“This proposal will soon be announced by the Senate after long negotiations,” Johnson assured.
The bill provides funds for Israel’s Iron Dome and Iron Beam missile defense systems, US military operations in the Middle East and enhanced protection for US personnel at embassies. However, it will not have offsetting spending cuts, unlike the $14 billion Israel aid bill that passed the House of Representatives over Democratic Party opposition.
“The Israel bill unveiled Saturday is the latest sign that House Republicans are willing to delay action on Ukraine aid indefinitely amid disputes over US immigration policy. Aid to Israel is more popular in the House than aid to Ukraine.” writes the agency.
We remind you that on February 1, the US Senate announced a vote for aid to Ukraine. Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said this. This poll is scheduled to take place before February 7.
As you know, on December 27, the United States announced the provision of the latest military aid package to Ukraine in the amount of $250 million. And the bill, which includes $61 billion for Ukraine, is still blocked in the US Congress.
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