The White House has expressed opposition to a standalone aid bill exclusively for Israel, emphasizing the need for a broader approach that includes support for Ukraine and other allies following Iran's recent attack. White House spokespersons Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby highlighted that such a bill would delay necessary action and fail to address the needs of multiple countries facing security challenges. Instead, they advocate for the House to pass the Senate's proposed $95 billion foreign aid package, which encompasses assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and other nations.
White House says it does not approve of stand-alone aid package for Israel John Kirby said the Biden admin does not support a Congressional aid package solely for Israel, when other countries like Ukraine and Taiwan still need help as well. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/cSNLJ6Lvxu
The White House said it would not support a standalone bill only providing aid to Israel in the wake of Iran’s recent attack, urging the House to pass a national security supplemental that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. https://t.co/uMg2jemmSM
WH press sec on additional aid for Israel: “We will not accept a standalone. A standalone would actually not help Israel and Ukraine.” https://t.co/4cVlvmnFgF
WH comes out against stand-alone Israel aid bill, arguing it would delay action. “It would not help Israel and Ukraine,” WH spox Karine Jean-Pierre says of a stand-alone bill, calling instead for House passage of the Senate’s $95B foreign aid package
WH's Kirby says the WH would oppose "a standalone bill" just for Israel