House to prioritize Israel support bill, delaying Ukraine aid

"In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable," stated Scalise, the second-ranking Republican in the House. "The House of Representatives stands strongly with Israel, and there must be consequences for this unprovoked attack," he continued, promising further details on the proposed bill soon.

The attack has been universally condemned by political leaders across the board, including Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Senate leader known for his critical stance on Benjamin Netanyahu's administration, who recently advocated for new Israeli elections. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, critiqued President Biden's lenient stance towards Iran, pledging to "demand a proper response" to the attack from Tehran.

The proposal for a separate aid package for Israel could potentially hinder the delivery of assistance to Ukraine. Following an indirect endorsement from former President Donald Trump on Friday for Ukraine support—albeit as loans—Congressional members from both political parties anticipated that the House would tackle this subject after a prolonged stalemate.