Biden to veto GOP’s Israel bill if it defunds Ukraine, Gaza.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:58 PM – Thursday, November 2, 2023
While asserting that President Joe Biden would veto the measure, the White House criticized an Israel standalone bill proposed by House Republicans, claiming that it would be “bad for Israel” and U.S. national security.
On Tuesday, the announcement was made, stating that the $14.3 billion measure would reportedly decouple the 80-year-old president’s request for emergency financing, which includes billions for Ukraine.
In a statement of administration policy on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, the Office of Management and Budget said that “this bill is bad for Israel, for the Middle East region, and for our own national security.”
Biden’s $106 billion request for humanitarian help for Palestinian civilians would also be stripped by the budget package, which would be partially funded by reductions in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revenue allotted under the president’s Inflation Reduction Act.
“Rather than putting forward a package that strengthens American national security in a bipartisan way, the bill fails to meet the urgency of the moment by deepening our divides and severely eroding historic bipartisan support of Israel’s security,” the OMB memo said. “It inserts partisanship into support for Israel, making our ally a pawn in our politics, at a moment we must stand together.”
The budget office claims that rejecting Biden’s request for $9 billion, which is “intended for humanitarian relief operations in Gaza, Israel, and the Ukraine,” would be a “grave mistake” and that it is a “moral imperative.”
“Humanitarian aid is critically needed to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza, but it is also crucial support for innocent Ukrainians facing the brutality of Putin’s war,” the statement reads, arguing that “conflict and extremism will be much more likely to spread” without humanitarian aid, which “will only benefit Hamas and other malign actors.”
The OMB also expressed disapproval of the IRS cuts that House Republicans intend to link to financing for IDF weaponry and the Jewish state’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
“The egregiousness of this particular offset is it adds to the deficit and would help some wealthy individuals and large corporations cheat on their taxes,” the memo continued.
After being unveiled earlier this month, Biden’s $106 billion plan calls for $61.4 billion to be sent to Ukraine, $14.3 billion to Israel, $14 billion to be used for immigration enforcement, and $16.55 billion to be used for other issues, such as help for Taiwan.
Recently elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is now facing a dubious GOP conference on more assistance for Kyiv. He has openly urged for the Ukraine and Israel components to be “bifurcated.”
Johnson also contended that Congress must first authorize more stringent supervision before approving aid to Ukraine.
“The administration will continue to engage with both chambers of the Congress in a bipartisan manner to secure an agreement on the critical national security package transmitted to Congress a few weeks ago,” according to the OMB. “If the President were presented with this bill, he would veto it,” the memo said in conclusion.
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How does the White House believe that the standalone bill undermines bipartisan support for Israel and injects partisanship into the issue?
O Congress in the coming weeks,” the White House said in a statement. “Our focus remains on providing assistance to key allies and partners while ensuring accountability and transparency.”
The proposed Israel standalone bill has caused a sharp divide between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. While Democrats argue that it is important to provide aid to Israel and support its security measures, Republicans are concerned about the fiscal impact of the bill and want more oversight on how the funds are used.
The White House’s opposition to the bill stems from their belief that it undermines the bipartisan support for Israel and injects partisanship into the issue. They argue that it is crucial to stand together in supporting Israel’s security, especially in a region filled with conflict and extremism. They also stress the importance of humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and innocent Ukrainians affected by Putin’s war, stating that rejecting Biden’s request for this funding would be a grave mistake and a moral imperative.
In addition to their opposition to the standalone bill, the White House also expressed disapproval of the IRS cuts that House Republicans intend to link to financing for IDF weaponry and the Iron Dome missile defense system. They argue that this offset would add to the deficit and benefit wealthy individuals and large corporations who seek to evade taxes.
The budget package proposed by President Biden includes significant funding for Ukraine, Israel, immigration enforcement, and other issues such as help for Taiwan. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson and some Republican members are calling for a separation of the Ukraine and Israel components, with a focus on stricter oversight before approving aid to Ukraine.
As the debate continues, it is clear that there are differing opinions on how to prioritize and allocate funds for national security and international assistance. Bipartisan discussions and negotiations will be crucial in finding common ground and ensuring that the final package addresses the needs and concerns of all parties involved.
In the coming weeks, Congress will continue to engage with the administration to reach an agreement on the critical national security package. The outcome of these discussions will have far-reaching implications for US-Israel relations, humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It remains to be seen how these issues will be resolved, but one thing is certain: finding a solution that promotes both US national security and the well-being of those affected by regional conflicts is of utmost importance.
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