Biden signs the law on military aid for Ukraine and Israel and a possible veto of TikTok

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden of the United States took a significant step by signing a law that provides a substantial $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The law also brings forth a compelling stipulation for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, demanding it to sell the application or risk facing a veto in the country.

In a press conference held at the White House after the signing, President Biden highlighted the urgency of the aid, stating, “We plan to dispatch the aid immediately, which includes essential supplies such as food, medical provisions, and clean drinking water. It is crucial for Israel to ensure the prompt delivery of this assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza.” He went on to mention that a considerable amount of $1 billion would be allocated specifically for Gaza.

Furthermore, President Biden expressed his intent to initiate the delivery of aid to Ukraine “within a matter of hours.” These shipments would encompass various supplies like air defense ammunition, rocket systems’ artillery, and armored vehicles.

The law was successfully passed by the United States Senate this Tuesday. Apart from providing military assistance to the aforementioned countries, the legislation imposes a time frame of 270 days on ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to execute its sale. The countdown for this transition has officially commenced with President Biden’s signature.