Notable Israelis add their voices to oppose invite extended by Mike Johnson, which Democrats plan to boycott
The package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, with funds destined for purchase of weapons and military equipment
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.
Measure heads to Senate over GOP opposition; Israel, Taiwan, TikTok provisions also pass
Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington DC, January 17, 2024 © AFP / Brendan Smialowski
By splitting up Senate bill, Mike Johnson aims to bypass GOP opposition on funding for Kyiv
Speaker rejects pressure to approve package sent over by Senate, leaving its path to passage deeply uncertain
