US President Biden to speak on Israel, Ukraine crises

US President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a rare Oval Office speech on Thursday, aiming to garner American support for the defense of both Israel and Ukraine amidst escalating crises faced by US allies. The 80-year-old President, currently in his bid for a second term in 2024, will speak to the nation shortly after his return from a significant solidarity trip to Israel following the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Biden's primetime address coincides with his plans to request a $100 billion package from a divided Congress, with the funds allocated for both Ukraine and Israel.