Need to Continue Funding Israel and Ukraine Wars: Biden Appeals to Americans In a highly anticipated prime-time address, President Joe Biden will make his fourth address to the nation, urging the American public to support the ongoing funding of the wars in Israel and Ukraine. The situation in Israel remains tense, with continuous airstrikes by Israel in the Gaza Strip. While a ground invasion has not yet taken place, the country’s defense minister has instructed troops to be prepared for such an action. Palestinian militants have responded by firing rockets into Israel from Gaza and Lebanon, further escalating tensions. In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, tensions are also running high. Biden’s funding request for these conflicts is expected to be around $100 billion for the next year, according to insiders familiar with the proposal. The President has been working closely with his aides throughout the week, including during his flight back from Israel, to refine his remarks for this crucial address. The war in Israel has caused immense human suffering, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting that 3,785 people have been killed since the conflict began, the majority of whom are women, children, and older adults. The number of injured stands at nearly 12,500, while approximately 1,300 more people are believed to be trapped under the rubble. In Israel, over 1,400 people, mostly civilians, have lost their lives, with Hamas’ incursion on October 7 being responsible for the majority of the casualties. The Israeli military has also reported the abduction of roughly 200 individuals and has notified the families of 203 captives. Turning our attention to Ukraine, the White House has expressed concerns about the possibility of Ukraine losing ground to Russia due to a shortage of weapons. The situation has been further aggravated by a recent Russian missile attack that killed two civilians in southern Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin dismissed the significance of a new U.S.-supplied weapon used by Ukraine, stating that Russia would be able to repel any further attacks. Biden aims to combine both the Israel and Ukraine issues into a single piece of legislation in the hope of garnering the necessary political support for congressional approval. However, this will prove to be a challenging task. The House of Representatives remains in disarray as the Republican majority has been unable to select a speaker to replace ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Talks have intensified regarding the granting of interim authority to Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina to manage legislative affairs and conduct floor votes, an unprecedented move during such a critical time for Congress. President Biden will deliver his address from the Oval Office at 8:00 pm ET. This follows his previous prime-time addresses on topics such as the narrowly avoided national debt default, the anniversary of coronavirus lockdowns, and the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In conclusion, President Biden’s address seeks to rally public support for the ongoing funding of the wars in Israel and Ukraine. These conflicts have caused immense suffering and loss of life, and the President believes that a united effort is needed to address the challenges at hand. As personal injury bloggers, we hope for a swift resolution to these conflicts, as the toll on innocent civilians continues to rise.