Senator Tim Scott Opposes Combined Ukraine, Israel Aid Package, Blames Biden for Hamas Attack on Israel

Scott calls for separate, prioritized aid for Israel amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas, criticizes Biden administration for recent unfreezing of Iranian assets.

Senator Tim Scott opposes a combined aid package for Ukraine and Israel proposed by the White House, arguing that aid to Israel shoul be prioritized and fast-tracked due to its ongoing conflict with militant group Hamas.
Scott criticizes the Biden administration for unblocing $6 billion in Iranian assets, which he believes has indirectly funded Hamas' attacks on Israel.
The senator has expressed support for a separate aid package for Israel, which he believes could be delivered 'almost overnight', as it garners broader support among Republicans, as compared to aid for Ukraine.
Scott has also emphasized the necessity of addressing the issue of the U.S.-Mexican border, stating that the national security threat posed by an open border has never been higher.
The White House's proposed package of roughly $100 billion includes about $61 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel, with the remainder allocated to border security and other humanitarian and security assistance.