US EditionU.S. can ‘certainly’ afford military support to both Israel and Ukraine, Janet Yellen says
- Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, stated that the United States can afford to support both Israel and Ukraine in their conflicts. She emphasized that it is a priority to provide funds for both countries.
- Yellen acknowledged that it is too early to determine the economic consequences of the Israel-Hamas conflict, especially with the volatility of oil and natural gas prices. She called for international efforts to avoid the hostilities extending beyond Israel and Gaza.
- Yellen urged Republicans in the House to fill the vacancy left by the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, in order to ensure greater financial support can be provided. She emphasized the need for collaboration to address the energy-driven cost of living crisis.
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said her country can “absolutely” afford to financially support both Israel and Ukraine in their war effort, CNBC reports. President Joe Biden on Sunday reiterated Washington's “unwavering support” for Israel in its war against Hamas terrorists and said he had given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an update on both U.S. military support and efforts to protect civilians as the conflict intensifies.
Yellen says US can afford to support wars in both Ukraine and Israel
United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen speaks at the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in New York. Yellen said the U.S. can support both Israel's war against Hamas and the war in Ukraine. (Julia Nikhinson/AP) Yellen says US can afford to support wars in both Ukraine and Israel Zachary Halaschak October 16, 12:54 PM October 16, 01:04 PM Video Embed Treasury …
Janet Yellen says US can 'certainly afford' two wars- Israel and Ukraine
Yellen said it's too early to understand war ramification of Israel-Hamas conflict. Yellen also appealed for Republicans to fill vacant House speaker position. ‘We do need to come up with funds’ Yellen cited.
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