Biden vows to veto House’s stand-alone Israel aid bill

President Joe Biden announced Monday evening that he would veto the House’s stand-alone aid bill for Israel if the legislation makes it to his desk.

The White House opposed the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act as tensions escalated surrounding the Senate’s supplemental funding bill, which couples aid for Israel with security assistance for Ukraine, humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza, and spending and policy provisions to secure the southern border.

House Republicans and a growing list of GOP senators, backed by former President Donald Trump, have come out in opposition to the Senate-negotiated bill, and the White House, in turn, has accused Republicans opposing the bill of playing “political games” ahead of the 2024 general election.

“The Administration spent months working with a bipartisan group of senators to reach a national security agreement that secures the border and provides support for the people of Ukraine and Israel, while also providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by conflicts around the world,” the statement reads.