Biden administration to expand humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians
The Federal government had organized a second flight to get assistance to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip who have been displaced by war.
Despite US admission Hamas ‘may seize’ aid to Gaza, Biden announces $100m in Palestinian aid
On Oct. 18, Biden announced $100 M in Palestinian aid, saying if Hamas blocks the assistance, they’ll condemn it and prevent it from happening again. It is feared the money will get into the wrong hands.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Reducing Aid to Israel ‘Should be on the Table’
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) also compared the re-election of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “the ascent of authoritarianism across the world,” and said that his victory should affect American policy on Israel.”
Secretary of State Tillerson Wants Israel to Give Back $75 Million in Military Aid
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is spearheading an effort to force Israel to give back $75 million in aid allocated by Congress last year.
Trump Administration to Increase Aid to Palestinians, Report Says
Syria, Iraq and Libya will also see increases in aid for the 2018 fiscal year, but aid will to Egypt will be cut 47.4 percent and Jordan will see a drop of 21 percent.
Lawmakers to Challenge Obama’s Limit on Defense Aid for Israel
Democratic and Republican lawmakers are vowing to challenge a limit on U.S. defense aid for Israel that President Barack Obama included in the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the two nations.
American Firefighters Deploy to Help Israel Fight Blazes: “We Are Family”
Part of a reciprocal program launched in 2009, the firefighters came from as far away as Dallas and Los Angeles, with some traveling for over 20 hours to reach the Holy Land.
Netanyahu Accuses Military Aid Deal Critics of “Ingratitude to Our Best Friend”
Despite reports to the contrary, the $38 billion military aid package Israel received from the Obama Administration for the next 10 years was the highest amount that had ever been suggested by the Americans, said Netanyahu.
Top GOP Senator Says Israel Made Mistake on Defense Deal
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) believes that Israel made a mistake in signing the historic $38 billion defense deal with President Barack Obama earlier this week.
Historic $38 Billion Military Aid Deal Officially Closed
The United States and Israel have finally closed the unprecedented, $38 billion military aid deal which the two nations have been negotiating for months.