Biden Boosts Israel’s Military
In response to a major attack by Hamas, President Biden promised more military help to Israel. But there’s a catch – will it affect aid to Ukraine? Let’s dive into the chaos in Congress!
For more information, check out these articles:
For more resources, check out the following links:
President Biden recently promised extra military support to Israel after a serious attack by Hamas. Over 1,000 Israelis lost their lives, and Israel retaliated strongly against the Gaza Strip. Now, the big question is whether this support to Israel will impact aid to Ukraine, especially after Republicans removed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy without appointing a successor.
Biden’s team says they can handle both commitments, but it won’t be easy. Here are some key things to know:
Congress in Chaos: The part of the government that controls spending, Congress, is a mess right now. It’s hard for them to agree on giving more money to both Israel and Ukraine. The House of Representatives, where spending decisions usually start, is missing a leader after McCarthy got kicked out. Some Republicans are really against helping Ukraine making things even trickier. In the Senate, where Democrats have a small majority, Republicans threaten to block Biden’s plans. And if Congress doesn’t pass a budget soon, the whole government could shut down. This means aid to Israel might get in the way of helping Ukraine, which is already struggling with a shortage of weapons in its fight against Russian-backed separatists.
Biden Needs Congress Support: President Biden announced he’s sending more military support to Israel, including interceptors for the Iron Dome defense system. But to make it happen, he needs support from Congress. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth says they need Congress to help them make more weapons, which both Israel and Ukraine need. The US has already spent a lot of money – over $46 billion – helping Ukraine since 2014 and over $38 billion on military help for Israel since 2016. But the US has other big responsibilities worldwide, like dealing with China, supporting NATO allies, and helping in crises.
US History with Aid: The US has a long history of giving military help to many countries at the same time, even during tough times. Being the world’s biggest arms seller, the US provides weapons to many nations. The US has been involved in several wars and interventions in different parts of the world at once, like in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, and more. So, the US has shown it can quickly and effectively use its resources when needed, like after 9/11 or during the Arab Spring.
As Biden and Democrats in Congress think about what to do, they’re considering combining laws to get more military support for both Israel and Ukraine. The goal is to get support from both parties and avoid trouble with Republicans who don’t want to help Ukraine. One idea is to make a special law for both countries, like Biden suggested in August for Ukraine, disaster relief, and border security. Another option is to include money for both countries in a bigger law that Congress has to approve later this year, making sure the government keeps running after the temporary spending plan ends next month.
- Tips for Dealing with Stress | How to Deal With Stress | reduce stress
- How To Do Vertical Gardening At Home -Organic Gardening
- Nelson Mandela quotes that you should remember | Nelson Mandela quotes
- How To Do Vertical Gardening At Home -Organic Gardening
- Benjamin Franklin’s Famous Quotes | Which of Benjamin Franklin’s quotes is your favorite?
