US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal? | Politics | Al Jazeera
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The bill would allocate $26.38bn to “support Israel in its effort to defend itself against Iran and its proxies”, as well as reimbursing US military operations in response to recent attacks.
It stipulates that funding for the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA is prohibited. Last month, Congress approved a funding bill banning assistance for the United Nations agency until 2025, following Israeli allegations – reportedly obtained under torture – that employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.
Funding includes:
$5.2bn to replenish and expand Israel’s missile and rocket defence system
$3.5bn for purchasing advanced weapons systems
$1bn to enhance weapons production
$4.4bn for other supplies and services to Israel
$9.2bn in humanitarian aid
