Israelย has asked the United States for $10 billion in emergency military aid, The New York Times reports. The Times cites three officials familiar with the request.
JUST IN: ๐ฎ๐ฑย Israelย asks US for $10 billion in emergency funding.
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US Congress is currently putting together a joint emergency financial aid package forย Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. During a visit to Tel Aviv this past weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that US lawmakers are discussing a military package as well. This package would include:
Replacement ammunition for the Iron Dome missile defense system.
Precision-guided bombs
JDAM kits to turn standard bombs into precision munitions.ย
155-millimeter ammunition.
President Joe Biden will also be making the trip toย Israelย tomorrow. He will meet with theย Israeli cabinet and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Soon after the meeting, he is expected to make remarks, but itโs unknown if theย Israelย Emergency Aid package will be prepared by then to be announced by US President Biden.ย