Latest news: Joe Biden announces emergency aid to Israel and Ukraine to counter threats from Hamas and Russia
In a solemn address to the Nation from the White House, American President Joe Biden called, Thursday evening, for tens of billions of dollars in additional aid to be sent to Israel and Ukraine. He accused Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin of wanting to “annihilate” neighboring democracies.
During his speech, Joe Biden emphasized that Hamas and Putin posed different threats, but that they shared the same goal of destroying democracies. He thus established a parallel between the two, highlighting the need for the United States to support its essential partners in the region.
The US president said aid to Israel and Ukraine was crucial to the long-term security of the United States. He announced that he would ask Congress to urgently finance this aid, in order to guarantee the protection of these two countries at war.
By linking the defense of Israel to that of Ukraine, Joe Biden hopes to find consensus in Congress to obtain the necessary funds. This address to the Nation is also an opportunity for the Democratic president to position himself against a divided Republican Party and to convince voters of the need for this aid.
It should be noted that the White House plans to request an envelope of 100 billion dollars for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the migration crisis on the Mexican border. Joe Biden also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before his speech, who thanked him for the US support.
This announcement comes as the United States risks facing budgetary paralysis if Congress fails to pass an annual budget by November 17. Joe Biden therefore knows that time is running out and that he must obtain the necessary support to guarantee this emergency aid.
In conclusion, Joe Biden announced emergency aid to Israel and Ukraine to counter threats from Hamas and Russia. He stressed the importance of supporting these two countries at war to ensure the security of the United States. Now, it remains to be seen whether Congress will agree to finance this aid and avoid budgetary paralysis.