Axios: Biden administration is worried GOP chaos will hamper planned aid to Israel

[Tomconroy]

The Biden administration is planning to announce military aid for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza but is concerned that the chaos among House Republicans could hamper approval of more aid, a senior U.S. official told reporters Saturday.

Why it matters: Israel is expected to go on a massive counter-offensive in Gaza that could take several weeks and likely will need additional U.S. military assistance — especially if the war expands to other arenas, such as Lebanon.

Driving the news: Biden administration officials began speaking to their Israeli counterparts Saturday morning about possible U.S. military assistance, the U.S. official told reporters. An announcement on aid could come as soon as Sunday.

The issue came up during calls between Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, and between Gen. Erik Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command and Israel's military chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi

https://www.axios.com/2023/10/08/biden-team-worried-house-chaos-impact-israel-aid-gaza-hamas

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Schumer and McConnell should craft an aid bill in the senate

That includes aid for both Israel and Ukraine, pass it and send to the house.

[JohnSJ]

2. Until the House has a speaker, nothing will happen

[Cha]

4. Then Israel & everyone else can

rightfully blame the MAGAGOONS for the Fuck UPs they are

They're our Domestic Terrorists who Attacked our Capitol Building led by the former WH occupant/Russian agent and now Traitor & Fraud.

[JohnSJ]

5. Without a doubt

[struggle4progress]

3. Hope the Dems can reach a deal with a few moderate Republicans

Many talking points should write themselves: ... bipartisanship ... good of the country ... importance of America's role in a troubled world ...