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$95 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed in the US Senate

This move faced increasing criticism from some Republican hardliners and Donald Trump

- Washington D.C. - UPDATED: February 13, 2024, 05:34 PM - 2 min read

$95 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed in the US Senate

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Tuesday. The bill has now been forwarded to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where its prospects for enactment are uncertain.

Also read: US Senate advances Ukraine Aid Bill despite opposition from Trump

The proposed package allocates $61 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel to support its conflict against Hamas Hamas and $4.83 billion to support partners in the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan, and deter aggression by China.

It also would provide $9.15 billion in humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, Ukraine and other conflict zones around the globe.