"Biden's High-Stakes Address: Israel, Ukraine, and the Limits of US Influence"

US President Joe Biden will deliver an Oval Office address to the nation on Thursday, discussing the US response to Hamas' terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. The rare address signifies the United States' investment in the outcomes of these conflicts. Biden's visit to Israel aimed to secure US defense assistance for Israel following the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. He also urged Israelis to learn from US campaigns after the September 11 attacks. Congress remains divided on funding for Israel and Ukraine, with growing Republican opposition to additional funding for Ukraine.