Iran’s attack on Israel has increased pressure on the US Congress to pass additional military aid for Israel, with Republicans saying they will call a vote in the House of Representatives in the coming days.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby urged the Republican-led House to pass a bipartisan Senate bill providing $95bn in aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Republicans including former president Donald Trump have blocked the funding because of their opposition to continued US support for Kyiv in its war with Russia.
“They should put it on the floor as soon as possible,” Kirby told NBC. “Last night certainly underscores significantly the threat that Israel faces in a very, very tough neighbourhood.
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