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President Joe Biden is set to deliver a rare Oval Office address explaining why he thinks it’s crucial for Israel to win the war against the Hamas militant group to the American public. Hamas is deemed a terrorist organization by the US, Germany, Israel and other countries.
Biden is seeking a hefty aid package to support Israel in its war against Hamas, deepening American involvement in an unpredictable situation.
The speech will be an opportunity for Biden to argue the United States has an obligation — and a national security interest — in the war.
It’s also a chance for him to publicly lobby lawmakers for the money. Biden’s remarks will seek to put pressure on Congress to approve a funding package for Israel and Ukraine.
While the exact amount is yet to be revealed, the total supplemental funding package is set to be around $100 billion, according to media reports.
The speech comes one day after Biden paid a high-stakes visit to Israel. Biden is also set to appeal to Americans about his administation’s funding to support Kyiv.
Polls have shown waning interest for support for Kyiv, especially among conservative Republicans, as the war approaches the two-year mark.
rm, rmt/wd (AP, AFP, Reuters, dpa)
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