(VOVworld) - A prolonged US federal government shutdown could delay military assistance to Israel and other American allies. The State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf told a news briefing on Wednesday that the State Department's ability to provide military assistance to Israel and other allies in the time frame that is expected and customary could be hindered, depending on the length of the shutdown.

US Government Shutdown Will Delay Military Funding for Israel. Photo: internet

Meanwhile, Wall Street investors fear that the shutdown may last for a long time as tensions between US policy makers show no signs of easing. September’s job report also did not meet expectations. US stocks felt on Wednesday, the second day of a partial US government shutdown with the Dow Jones losing 58.56 points 15,113.14 while Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was down 1.13 points, to close at 1,693.87.