White House Requests Congress to Allocate $106 Billion for Aid to Ukraine and Israel

On Friday, October 20, the White House requested Congress to allocate nearly $106 billion in funding for programs related to Ukraine, Israel, and U.S. border security. According to Reuters, President Joe Biden's request for this funding came just days after his visit to Israel and the announcement of U.S. solidarity with that country. In remarks from the White House on Thursday, the U.S. President stated that the Islamic Republic supports both Russia and Hamas in advancing destructive goals, but we will continue our efforts to build a better and safer Middle East until war and anger cease in this part of the world. Biden emphasized to the American people that supporting Israel and Ukraine is a national security necessity and a critical moment for the future of U.S. leadership and democracies worldwide, adding that U.S. leadership, American allies, and American values make the world stable and keep the United States safe, and if the U.S. does not support Ukraine or Israel, it jeopardizes these values. Biden also mentioned that the Islamic Republic supports destructive goals alongside Russia and Hamas. Netanyahu warned the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah: 'Do not test us in northern Israel.' The Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate stated: 'Israel is not alone; America has always stood by Israel.' An exclusive report from Israel's special envoy stated: 'The murderous regime of the Islamic Republic has taken people hostage just like Hamas.' The Israeli Defense Minister instructed ground forces to prepare for an attack on Gaza. The U.S. and 46 other countries supported the maintenance of sanctions related to Resolution 2231.