"US Congressional Hearing on Israel Aid Disrupted by Far-Left Protesters"
Far-left US protesters disrupted a congressional hearing on military aid for Israel and Ukraine, as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified at a Senate hearing. The $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in those countries and others is facing roadblocks in Congress, with divisions between Democrats and Republicans. The protesters called for Israel to end its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, leading to the suspension of the hearing. Blinken stated that the US is committed to protecting civilians in Gaza but does not support a ceasefire at this moment. The aid package includes funding for Israel, Ukraine, humanitarian efforts, and countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The House proposal, which focuses on Israel alone, faces resistance among Senate Democrats, signaling challenges ahead for the aid.