Mr. Biden at 8 p.m. local time (3:00 a.m. Lithuanian time) will deliver a speech in the Oval Office, from which presidents traditionally address the nation at critical moments of national importance.
“Tomorrow, President Biden will address the nation and discuss our response to Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia’s continued brutal war against Ukraine,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
The speech comes a day after Mr Biden returned from a trip to Israel to show solidarity following the October 7 attack by Hamas. He is preparing to appeal to Congress for a total of $100 billion. dollar (€95 billion) package, which includes money for Ukraine, Israel and the US southern border.
In Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Mr. Biden, a Democrat, said he would ask Congress for an “unprecedented package of defense support for Israel” later this week.
For more than two weeks, the US Congress has been paralyzed by the inability to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives.
On Wednesday, US lawmakers rejected for the second time the candidacy of hard-right Republican Jim Jordan (Jim Jordan) for the post of speaker of the US House of Representatives.
But the package aims to bypass congressional chaos and unite Democrats, who have been pushing for more aid to Kyiv for weeks, with Republicans who want funds to tighten controls on the southern border with Mexico.
The bill is also expected to include support for Taiwan, a self-governing democratic state that China claims and is not ruling out taking over by force.
Mr. Biden recently called key allies to reassure them that the United States would continue to support Ukraine, even though the White House has warned that if Congress blocks new funding, that flow will stop within months.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Congress in September to try to convince Republicans to continue providing aid to help his country fend off a Russian invasion.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Dr. Sarah Thompson**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Thompson. President Biden is set to deliver an important speech tonight regarding the current situations in Israel and Ukraine. What are your thoughts on the timing and significance of this address?
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you for having me. The timing of President Biden’s speech is indeed significant. It comes at a critical juncture following recent escalations in violence, particularly the Hamas attacks on Israel and ongoing tensions in Ukraine. By addressing the nation from the Oval Office, Biden is reinforcing the gravity of these global conflicts as well as aiming to rally support for his proposed aid package.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the aid package. Can you elaborate on what this entails and how it aims to unify Congress amidst its current paralysis?
**Dr. Thompson:** Absolutely. Biden is proposing a substantial $100 billion package intended to provide defense support not just for Israel but also for Ukraine and to bolster security at the southern border of the U.S. This is a strategic move, given the bipartisan interest in supporting Israel following the recent attacks, alongside growing Republican concerns about border security. By framing it as a comprehensive package, Biden is attempting to bridge the divide in Congress and motivate lawmakers to prioritize national and international security over partisan struggles.
**Interviewer:** There seems to be a lot of focus on Congress’s inaction, especially with the ongoing Speaker election crisis. How do you see this impacting Biden’s efforts?
**Dr. Thompson:** The current gridlock in Congress could pose significant challenges for Biden’s plans. Without a Speaker of the House, the legislative process is stalled, and this paralysis may hinder timely approval of the aid package. However, Biden’s approach may be aimed at pressuring lawmakers to act swiftly by highlighting the urgent nature of these crises.
**Interviewer:** what are the potential implications of this address for both domestic and foreign policy?
**Dr. Thompson:** Biden’s speech has the potential to shape public perception and set the tone for U.S. foreign policy moving forward, particularly regarding its support for Israel and Ukraine. Domestically, it could rally public opinion around his administration’s initiatives and put pressure on Congress to respond to these needs. Ultimately, how Congress reacts could have lasting implications on Biden’s presidency and the U.S.’s role on the global stage.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Thompson, for your insights. We look forward to seeing how President Biden’s address unfolds and the impact it will have.
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you. It will certainly be a pivotal moment to watch.
