Biden To Push US$2 Billion Weapons Package to Ukraine, Israel
U.S. Republicans are divided on providing aid to Ukraine. However, they are united with Democrats on funding for Israel. The Biden administration says an aid package could also include funding for Taiwan.
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00:00 Turning to international news, U.S. President Joe Biden is pushing a new weapons package for Israel and Ukraine worth more than $2 billion.
00:09 This comes as Israel wages a retaliatory campaign in the Gaza Strip following an assault in the country's south by the militant group Hamas over a week ago.
00:16 Meanwhile, Ukraine is entering its 600th day of fighting the invasion from Russia.
00:21 U.S. Republicans are divided on providing aid to Ukraine, preferring to spend the money on domestic issues.
00:27 However, they are united with Democrats on funding for Israel.
00:31 The Biden administration says the package could also include funding for Taiwan.
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