21 apr 2024 anni - "US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?" Aljeezra 2024, Apr 21

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The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to the Senate for a vote.

How much aid will go to Israel?

The foreign aid package allocates some $26.38bn for Israel, including $9.1bn for humanitarian needs.

Specifically, the allocation will see:

$5.2bn go to replenishing and expanding Israel’s missile and rocket defence system;
$3.5bn for buying advanced weapons systems and $1bn to enhance weapons production;
$4.4bn for other supplies and services to Israel; and
$9.2bn for humanitarian purposes, including in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.

How much will go to Ukraine?

The bill provides $60.84bn to address the conflict in Ukraine, specifically:

$23bn to replenish US weapons, stocks, and facilities;
$14bn for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, a US Department of State-led funding programme that helps train Ukraine’s military and provides equipment and advisory initiatives;
More than $11bn will fund current US military operations in the region, enhance the capabilities of the Ukrainian military, and boost intelligence collaboration between Kyiv and Washington; and
$8bn in non-military assistance, including helping Ukraine’s government pay salaries.

How much will go to the Asia Pacific?

The bill will see $8.12bn go to the Asia Pacific, including Taiwan.

Taiwanese authorities have previously highlighted delays in US weapon deliveries, such as Stinger anti-aircraft missiles.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense thanked the US House for its “rock solid” support for Taiwan after the bill passed.

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