House's Focus on Middle East Crisis and Israel Aid Package

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces that the House will focus solely on the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel in the coming week, including bills to support Israel and resolutions to condemn Iran and antisemitism. The House is shifting its legislative agenda to prioritize foreign policy over themed legislation.

Key Points

  • House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces shift in legislative docket towards foreign policy
  • House to focus on ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel
  • Bills to support Israel and resolutions to condemn Iran and antisemitism planned
  • Resolution supporting Israel and calling for a unilateral ceasefire to be resuscitated

Pros

  • Focus on important foreign policy issues
  • Support for Israel and condemnation of antisemitism

Cons

  • Lack of clarity on whether the aid package will only focus on Israel or include Ukraine and Taiwan