President Biden's Oval Office address on Thursday night, in which he discussed the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Hamas-Israel war, has drawn criticism from Republicans. While Democrats widely praised the speech, prominent Republicans accused Biden of attempting to fix problems that he himself had caused and using the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to request additional funds for Ukraine.

One of the leading Republican voices, Nikki Haley, a presidential candidate and former UN ambassador, criticized Biden's handling of various global issues, including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Iran, and the border. She argued that America's current challenges were a result of Biden's perceived weakness in these areas.

Senator Tim Scott, also seeking the Republican nomination in 2024, accused Biden of providing financial assistance to Iran, known as the number one state sponsor of terrorism. His comments reflected the sentiment among Republicans that Biden should have focused more on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rather than diverting attention to Ukraine.

Fox News contributors Joe Concha and Dana Perino expressed their disappointment with Biden's speech as well. Concha pointed out Biden's self-praise for being the first U.S. president to visit Israel during a wartime, while Perino criticized the lack of emphasis on the atrocities that occurred in Israel. Both contributors felt that the speech lacked coherence and focus.

Another Republican senator, JD Vance, characterized Biden's efforts to link the two global conflicts as disgraceful. Vance accused Biden of using the deaths of Israeli children to sell the idea of additional aid to Ukraine, labeling it as disgusting.

Reacting to the speech, Republican congressional candidate JR Majewski described it as a campaign ad for former President Donald Trump. He argued that Trump never addressed the problems caused by wars, as he had not caused them himself, unlike Biden.

Amidst the criticism, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Biden for his support and belief in the importance of freedom, democracy, and international order.

President Biden's speech followed his visit to Tel Aviv, where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and officials to address the escalating conflict in Gaza. He emphasized the aim of protecting American troops and the need for congressional aid to build a safer and more prosperous world for future generations.

In conclusion, while Democrats praised Biden's speech for its commitment to international partnerships, Republicans accused him of mishandling global issues and focusing too much on Ukraine at the expense of addressing the Hamas-Israel conflict. The divisive response highlights the partisan divide in evaluating the president's foreign policy approach.