Has US focused its resources on Israel than Ukraine
Based on recent developments, it appears so that the US is maintaining significant support for both Ukraine and Israel, but there has been a notable increase in focus on Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza due to US elections. There is high level concerns expressed by Ukraine president stating on Nov 4 2024
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Here are the key points:
1. Continued support for Ukraine:
- The US recently passed a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, bringing the total US commitment to $175 billion since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
- This package includes $25.7 billion for military equipment, $17 billion for Ukraine-related military activities, and $7.3 billion for US forces in Europe.
- Vice President Harris has expressed strong backing for Ukraine and urged allies to enhance military support.
2. Increased focus on Israel:
- The US has allocated $17.9 billion in military assistance to Israel since October 7, 2023, marking the highest annual total on record.
- President Biden signed a $94 billion foreign funding bill that includes military aid to both Israel and Ukraine.
- The US has invested $4.86 billion in military operations in Yemen and other areas in the Middle East, partly in response to Houthi attacks on maritime shipping.
3. Balancing act:
- The Biden administration is attempting to support both Israel and Ukraine while also pushing for diplomatic solutions.
- There is growing domestic and international criticism of US support for Israel's military actions in Gaza.
- The administration has occasionally voiced concerns about Israel's military actions but has not imposed conditions on military aid.
4. Future policy considerations:
- The upcoming US election could significantly impact the approach to both conflicts.
- Both Harris and Trump have shown strong support for Israel, but their approaches to Ukraine differ significantly.
Conclusion
While the US continues to provide substantial support to Ukraine, the recent escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict has indeed led to increased attention and resources being directed towards Israel. Israel has Iron dome system yet US has installed THAAD anti missile system with 100 US soldiers on ground, which shows significant US involvement.
However, it would be an overstatement to say that US focus has shifted away from Ukraine.
Based on recent developments, it is evident that the United States is continuing to provide substantial support to more to Israel.