White House urges Congress to quickly send foreign aid bill to Biden's desk

• Published date: 19 April 2024
• Author: HANNAH SARISOHN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The supplemental funding package provides long overdue funding to support Ukraine as it continues defending itself against Russia's brutal war of aggression. Ukraine must prevail, the White House said

This supplemental funding also helps Israel protect its people against Hamas and Iran and its other proxies, including Hezbollah.

The White House's statement

"It is critical that we quickly help Israel replenish its air defenses following Iran's recent brazen and unprecedented attack and ensure Israel maintains its military edge against Iran or any other adversary," according to the statement.

The funding would also provide urgent life-saving humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and vulnerable people suffering around the world, the statement said...