About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shoreUS troops have begun construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the territory, the Pentagon has said, but the complex plan to bring more desperately needed food to Palestinian civilians is still mired in fears over security and how the aid will be delivered.“I can confirm that US military vessels, to...
Bipartisan super-majority comes together to approve $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
The House voted Friday in a bipartisan manner to advance a key foreign aid package, a significant step in sending aid to Ukraine and Israel and setting up a final vote as soon as Saturday. In an extraordinary move, more Democrats (165) supported the measure than Republicans (151). The Democratic votes were necessary to overcome opposition from Speaker Mike Johnson’s right flank, who will likely only increase their calls to oust him. The fight over the bills – and the potential for right-wing...
The majority party - Republicans - are typically responsible for passing the rule to begin debate on legislation, but hardliners have taken to opposing rules. Rule passage advances $95 billion foreign aid package with over $60 billion for Ukraine
Citing the national debt, U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-6th) voted against legislation that could send Ukraine $60 billion in foreign aid that passed the House over the weekend with bipartisan
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a leading humanitarian organization, established a successful pathway for delivering humanitarian aid to northern Gaza by bringing multiple trucks to Jabalia on Monday. To complete the operation, the GEM members left their warehouse in Khan Yunis to navigate through the complex terrain and bring the aid to its destination. The aid delivered to the Northern GazaThe team used strategic transportation tactics and provided civilians with ready-to-eat...
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a leading humanitarian organization, established a successful pathway for delivering humanitarian aid to northern Gaza by bringing multiple trucks to Jabalia on Monday. To complete the operation, the GEM members left their warehouse in Khan Yunis to navigate through the complex terrain and bring the aid to its destination. The aid delivered to the Northern GazaThe team used strategic transportation tactics and provided civilians with ready-to-eat...
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday applauded the passage of legislation to provide Ukraine, Israel, and America’s Indo-Pacific partners with $95 billion in security assistance to support their national defense, including $9.15 billion in lifesaving humanitarian aid, and to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley,
After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
US officials have again raised concerns with their Israeli counterparts
President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.
A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies, as well as billions in aid to Israel amid its war against Hamas. The Senate approved by 79 to 18 four […]