Aid delayed by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s unwillingness to consider bill Senate passed in February
The US will consider aid to Israel and Ukraine as separate bills this week, said Mike Johnson. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Getty Imagesas separate legislation this week, republican Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday, more than two months after the Senate passed a bill combining the two.
US aid has been delayed by Mr Johnson’s unwillingness to consider a $95 billion bipartisan bill the Senate passed in February, including $14 billion for Israel as well as $60 billion for Ukraine.Win-win situation for Iran and Israel could escalate into lose-lose warfareAlso included were billions to strengthen allies in the Indo-Pacific, where China is becoming more assertive, and for international humanitarian aid.
The push to pass the aid gained urgency after Iran's weekend missile and drone attack on Israel despite fierce opposition in the deeply divided Congress. Mr Johnson also faces a threat from a hard-right Republicans to oust him as speaker if he allows the Ukraine aid to move ahead. Many on the right, especially those closely allied with former president Donald Trump, who has been sceptical of assisting Kyiv in its fight against Russia, fiercely oppose sending billions more dollars to Ukraine.
The issue is closely watched by industry. US defence contractors could be in line for huge contracts to supply equipment for Ukraine and other US partners if the additional funding passes. Aid supporters stress that approving the Ukraine bill would create many American jobs.
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