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Biden holds call with Congressional leaders, urging them to pass Israel aid package after Iran attack
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Joe Biden (2nd right) speaks during a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, February 27, 2024. From left, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, of Louisiana, US Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden, and Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York. (Evan Vucci/AP)
US President Joe Biden convened a call earlier today with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss last night’s Iran attack on Israel, the White House says.
Biden “discussed the urgent need for the House to pass the national security supplemental as soon as possible,” the White House adds.
The package has been held up by Republicans over opposition to provisions regarding Ukraine and immigration. The supplemental includes more than $14 billion in security aid for Israel.
