- by foxnews
- 25 Nov 2024
The Biden administration on Friday laid out the details of a $105 billion national security package that includes military and humanitarian assistance for the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel.
The supplemental request would provide security support to Israel, bolster Israeli efforts to secure the release of hostages and extend humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the war in Israel and Gaza, according to a White House fact sheet.
It would also provide training, equipment and weapons to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion and to recapture its territory, as well as to protect Ukrainians from Russian aggression, the fact sheet said.
The package would also include additional funds to support US-Mexico border security, including more patrol agents, machines to detect fentanyl, asylum officers and immigration judge teams. Plus, it would provide funding to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan.
The funding request, which President Joe Biden pushed for in a prime-time Oval Office address to the nation Thursday, faces an uphill battle in Congress. House Republicans are still struggling to unite behind a speaker to lead their conference, and until one is elected, the national security package will remain in limbo.
Also, support for Ukraine among the public and certain lawmakers has decreased as the war passes its 600th day. The Biden administration's prior request for $24 billion in Ukraine aid was not included in a stopgap government funding measure Congress approved in late September.
Here's what's in the package, according to the White House:
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