2024-04-23 22:31:00
On Saturday, April 20, the US House of Representatives, following a vote, passed a $27 billion aid bill for Israel. It will now head to the Senate for consideration.
The US House of Representatives also approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, as well as the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Kyiv.
Aid to Israel includes both direct assistance and funding to resupply US weapons and support US operations in the region. In particular, $4 billion is provided for the Iron Dome and David Sling air defense systems used to repel attacks from Iran. The plan also includes $1.2 billion for the emerging Israel aid budget… “Attacking toward the arm””>Iron Beam defense system, which uses lasers to intercept missiles and drones.
Ukraine has been allocated $60.8 billion in aid needed to counter Russian forces and defend against missile attacks. American officials and experts noted that without this help, Ukraine could lose control of its defense lines by the end of the year.
The Senate is expected to vote on the package in the coming days, after which President Biden will sign the legislation. Representatives of the Biden administration have announced their readiness to provide assistance to Ukraine immediately after the vote.