http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/israeli-gaza-rockets-s460.pngIt will put pressure on the Republican-controlled House to pass the defense authorization and appropriations bills before the end of the year.

WASHINGTON - The brutal attacks against Israeli civilians outside the Gaza Strip is quickly shifting the political calculus on defense funding and aid to Ukraine, say congressional aides.

Senate defense hawks say the bloody turn of events in Israel will put pressure on isolationists within the GOP to approve an emergency defense spending package before Thanksgiving, predicting it will include money for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

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