US announces $105 billion plan to support Ukraine and Israel amid hostilities and to bolster border security to control migrant surge

 US announces $105 billion plan to support Ukraine and Israel amid hostilities and to bolster border security to control migrant surge

The United States (US) on Friday presented a series of ideas to help Israel and Ukraine and increase the flow of migrants at the US-Mexico border amid the two conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel-Hamas. Additionally, it was suggested that the roughly $105 billion in money be utilized for humanitarian aid and the production of defense goods.

President Joe Biden emphasized the need to pass the legislation expeditiously and to increase the US assistance for its friends during his speech in the Oval Office. According to Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's national security adviser, the two battles are a "global inflection point" and the monies are crucial to protecting American lives.

The House of Representatives is still in a state of disorder, and the Republican majority is having trouble electing a new speaker, according to a report from the AP, which suggests that the budget process may be delayed.

However, there is a considerable likelihood that immigration regulations and policy disagreements will prevent the whole aid package from being implemented on the ground.

Republican opposition to Biden's plan notwithstanding their protests against border control methods, said Shalanda Young, head of the Office of control and Budget. And since the new asylum limitations went into effect, there have been more unauthorized crossings.

"Those who choose not to take action will not lecture us. As we have said time and time again, Congress must act to provide enough funding for the border.

The White House wants to spend around $14 billion of the suggested amounts on border security. According to the AP, these measures include expanding the number of border inspectors, setting up new inspection devices to find fentanyl, and adding personnel to handle asylum claims.

In addition to the $14 billion, $61.4 billion is suggested to aid Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. According to Jake Sullivan, "the world is closely watching what Congress does next." Israel would also get $14.3 billion in aid while it waged war in Gaza against the Islamist organization Hamas. The bulk of the funding would go toward missile and air defense systems.