White House Stands Firm on Aid to Israel and Ukraine Amid Congressional Disagreements

President Biden would veto a House GOP aid package for Israel that cuts funding for the IRS and excludes humanitarian assistance for Gaza, aid for Ukraine, and support for allies in the Indo-Pacific. The White House argues that the proposal undermines bipartisan support for Israel and breaks from precedent by including funding cuts in an emergency national security package. The administration will continue to work with Congress on its own supplemental request. The GOP package faces challenges in passing the Democratic-controlled Senate, which seeks to link support for Ukraine and Israel.