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US announces $105bn plan including Israel-Palestine
21 October 2023 00:19 BST
US President Joe Biden announced a $105bn national security plan encompassing military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Israel on Friday.
As part of the plan, $14.3bn in aid would be for Israel to bolster its air and missile defence system.
From the $14.3bn, $10.6bn would go to the Defense Department and $3.7 billion to the State Department to strengthen Israel's military and enhance US embassy security.
Separately, the national security plan includes $9.15bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and other humanitarian needs. It includes support for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and surrounding areas.
Biden's request to Congress comes during a time when a new speaker of the house is yet to be elected.