{"id":2167441,"date":"2024-02-04T12:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T17:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-johnson-announces-clean-standalone-israel-aid-package\/"},"modified":"2024-02-04T12:29:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T17:29:27","slug":"speaker-johnson-announces-clean-standalone-israel-aid-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-johnson-announces-clean-standalone-israel-aid-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Johnson announces a separate, untainted aid package for Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspeaker-johnson-announces-clean-standalone-israel-aid-package%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2167441&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The GOP-led House to\u200b Pass &#8220;Clean, \u2063Standalone&#8221; Bill to Provide Aid to Israel<\/h2>\n<p>The House \u200dSpeaker,\u2063 Mike Johnson \u200d(R-LA), announced on Saturday that the GOP-led House will be \u200btaking up a &#8220;clean, standalone&#8221; bill to send additional aid to Israel this week. This new measure is\u200d a departure\u2064 from previous legislation passed by the House in early November, which included support for Israel but also\u2062 slashed funds meant for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cGiven the Senate\u2019s failure to\u200b move appropriate legislation in a timely \u200bfashion, and the perilous circumstances currently facing Israel, the House will continue to lead. Next \u200cweek, we will take up and pass a clean, standalone \u2063Israel supplemental package,\u201d \u200bJohnson said in a Saturday letter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Johnson added that\u200c Democrats&#8217; primary objection to \u2062the original House bill was with its offsets, and now the Senate will have no excuses against swift passage of this critical support for our ally.<\/p>\n<p>Israel has been engaged in a conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip since early October, and in response to the killing of three U.S. troops, U.S. forces have\u200c started \u200dlaunching strikes on Iranian-backed militia targets across the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Johnson emphasized the urgent need to support our closest ally and our own forces in the\u2062 region, as well as the Biden administration&#8217;s\u200d request \u200bfor\u2064 more than $100 billion in supplemental funds for U.S. allies, humanitarian aid, and border security.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2063 bipartisan talks in the Senate may lead to a deal tying Biden&#8217;s request to border security reforms, Johnson expressed frustration with how the negotiations have been conducted, stating that the Senate&#8217;s failure to include the House in their discussions has hindered swift consideration of any legislation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the\u200d arguments against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-defectors-shoot-down-defense-spending-bill-for-second-time-2\/\" title=\"House GOP defectors reject defense spending bill again.\">prioritizing domestic issues<\/a> over foreign\u2063 aid, and how does aid to Israel serve \u2063as an investment \u2062in our national security interests<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The GOP-led House of \u2062Representatives is set to pass a &#8220;clean, standalone&#8221; bill \u2062to provide aid to Israel. This decision comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-we-see-a-withdrawal-we-will-believe-in-a-de-escalation-ukraine-reacts-to-russia-withdrawing-some-troops\/\" title=\"\u2018When We See A Withdrawal, We Will Believe In A De-Escalation\u2019: Ukraine Reacts To Russia Withdrawing Some Troops\">amidst growing concerns<\/a> over \u2062the escalating conflict in \u2063the region\u2063 and the need for urgent support for our long-time ally.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, which\u2064 is\u2062 expected to have bipartisan support, aims to \u200cprovide financial assistance to Israel, a country facing severe challenges. As the violence intensifies in the region, it is crucial for the United States to stand by\u200c its commitment to \u200bensure the safety and security of Israel.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson noted the urgency of the situation, stating that it\u2062 is \u2064imperative to provide\u200d aid promptly to our allies. He emphasized the importance of a &#8220;clean, standalone&#8221;\u200b bill, meaning that this\u2063 legislation would focus solely on Israeli aid without any unrelated provisions. \u200dThis approach ensures that the bill&#8217;s\u2062 passing remains uncontroversial and sends a strong message of unwavering\u200d support for Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to pass this bill comes\u2062 at a time when Israel, \u2063like many other \u200dcountries, is \u200dgrappling with significant challenges such as the ongoing conflict with Hamas and other\u2063 extremist groups. This aid \u2064package will not only help \u2064Israel address immediate security concerns but also contribute to its long-term stability and\u200d development.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u2063essential to recognize the vital role Israel plays \u200bas a strategic partner in the Middle East. The country&#8217;s security is intertwined with broader\u2062 regional\u2063 stability\u200c and peace. \u2062By providing tangible assistance, the United States \u200creaffirms its commitment to bolstering our relationship with Israel, especially during such a \u200bcritical period.<\/p>\n<p>While aid \u2063to Israel \u200chas traditionally enjoyed bipartisan support, some critics \u200dargue that the United States should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-knew-before-he-took-office-that-joe-biden-would-set-foreign-policy-on-fire\/\" title=\"We Knew Before He Took Office That Joe Biden Would Set Foreign Policy On Fire\">prioritize domestic issues<\/a> and reduce foreign aid. However, it is crucial to understand that the aid provided to Israel is not only a matter of foreign policy\u200d but\u2062 also serves as an \u200binvestment \u200bin our national security interests.<\/p>\n<p>Israel serves as a gateway to the \u200cMiddle East, providing invaluable intelligence and shared interests \u2064in combatting terrorism. By supporting Israel, the United States is supporting the stability \u200bof the entire region, safeguarding our interests and those of our allies.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Israel has been\u2064 at \u2062the \u2064forefront of technological advancements, particularly in fields such as cybersecurity and medical research. Collaboration between our countries not only \u200cbenefits Israel but\u200d also contributes \u200cto innovation and \u2062scientific progress that can help address global challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cconclusion, the decision of\u200b the GOP-led House to pass a &#8220;clean, standalone&#8221; bill to provide \u2064aid to Israel demonstrates a strong commitment \u2062to our ally\u2062 during a critical period. By\u2064 standing together with Israel, \u2062the United States reaffirms its dedication to regional stability, national security, and the promotion \u200bof shared values. Moreover, this aid package acknowledges\u200d the invaluable contributions of Israel \u200din areas such as intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and technological advancements. It is crucial to recognize\u200b the long-term benefits of\u2064 investing in our relationship with Israel and the positive impact it has on our national interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House, led by the GOP, plans to address a separate bill to provide additional aid to Israel. Speaker Mike Johnson revealed this decision on Saturday, deviating from the previous legislation passed in November, which involved a few Democrats who defied their party&#8217;s stance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2167442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1966051820-e1707063443310.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2167441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1966051820-e1707063443310.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2167441"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167441\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2167442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2167441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2167441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2167441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}