Congress Urged to Fulfill Responsibilities for Supporting Israel and Ukraine

The U.S. Army is eager to provide military support to both Israel and Ukraine, but the dysfunctional state of Congress is hindering their efforts. The Pentagon is evaluating Israel's needs, including air-to-ground bombs and air defense systems, but these requests face uncertainty due to the chaos in Capitol Hill. Additionally, rush orders for Ukraine are straining the capacity of defense companies. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth emphasized the need for additional funding from Congress to increase capacity and production. However, the lack of predictability around the budget, potential government shutdown, and political opposition to Ukraine aid pose challenges. Bipartisan momentum to provide funding for Israel could potentially help unjam part of President Biden's request for Ukraine, but the industrial base may struggle to meet the demands of both countries.