Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 06:22am on 03 Nov 2023,Friday International
The US House of Representatives passed a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel, coupling it with domestic spending cuts and omitting aid for Ukraine, defying President Biden's request. This move sparked division, with pro-Israel Democrats torn between supporting Israel during the crisis and rejecting a bill lacking assistance for Ukraine and Gaza. The bill, led by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, encountered Democratic opposition, setting the stage for a Senate battle where a bipartisan approach, encompassing aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, is favored.
