"US Army Chief Urges Congressional Action for Arms Support to Israel and Ukraine"

The U.S. Army has stated that additional funding from Congress is needed to ensure the production and acquisition of munitions can meet the needs of both Israel and Ukraine. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth emphasized the importance of increased capacity and funding to support both countries simultaneously. The U.S. has promised aid to Israel following the recent Hamas attacks, with the first shipment of security assistance expected to arrive soon. The Army is currently reviewing Israel's requests for support and assessing the potential impact on U.S. military readiness. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has also announced the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean, closer to Israel.