"Leaders Call for Unified Aid: Strengthening America's Allies and Security"
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged lawmakers to pass the Biden administration's $105 billion national security funding request, which includes significant funding for Israel and Ukraine. They argued that the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are interconnected, and failing to provide aid for both would embolden US adversaries. Blinken and Austin emphasized the US' support for Israel's military response while expecting adherence to the laws of war. The aid package also includes funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza, Ukraine, and other needs.
Topics:top-news#antony-blinken#international-relations#israel#lloyd-austin#national-security-funding#ukraine
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