A joint aid package for Ukraine and Israel is facing significant challenges in the US Senate, with a high likelihood that Republicans may not approve it, according to Politico.

The report notes that even Republican members who generally support aiding Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and strengthening the US southern border expressed skepticism about the White House's request after initial discussions within the party. For instance, Senator Mike Rounds referred to the $106 billion joint package as "dead" and believes it has little chance of passing.

While Democrats hold a majority in the Senate, they would need the support of nine or more Republican votes to pass the resolution through the chamber. The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the request in a week, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer aims to act swiftly. However, November 17 is the deadline for reaching an agreement on government funding, and the House of Representatives is currently without a speaker, which further complicates the decision-making process.

Some Republicans are suggesting that the vote on aid for Ukraine and Israel should be separated. Senator Marco Rubio, for example, believes that splitting the components would be a more tactically sound approach, particularly because the Israeli component enjoys overwhelming support.

On the other hand, Senator Roger Wicker, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed his full support for combining the two components, emphasizing that he wants the entire package to pass. Senator Lindsey Graham echoed this sentiment, stating that these are four national security issues that should be addressed as a whole.