Foreign Aid

US Supreme Court rejects Trump foreign aid freeze

Justices Roberts and Coney Barrett vote with liberal justices in upholding lower court order obliging government to unfreeze $2 billion in USAID funds.

Congressional testimony:

'USAID funded Hamas, other Islamic terror groups'

Middle East Forum Executive Director Gregg Roman testifies to Congress that $2 billion in US taxpayer money funded Hamas's survival until the current ceasefire.

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Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA

Trump Admin. officials say President will sign an executive order on his first day in office barring the giving of foreign aid that does not serve American interests in move that likely would end US funding for UNRWA.

US Senate approves aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

US Senate passes $95 billion aid package, sending it on to US Pres. Joe Biden for final approval.

Senate passes $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid bill

Bill likely dead due to opposition from Republicans the House of Representatives as parties continue to clash over aid to Israel and Ukraine and the southern border.

Israel is a mega-billion-dollar laboratory for the US

The annual $3.8bn extended to Israel (to purchase US military systems) does not constitute “foreign aid.” It is a US investment. Op-ed.

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Israel has strengthened America many times over the years

The Jewish state has given the USA invaluable intelligence and military expertise, and protects American interests in the Middle East.

What's in it for the US in its "foreign aid" to Israel?

Why the annual US' $3.8bn to Israel constitute a most productive investment in – not foreign aid to – Israel. Opinion.

Israel sends medical aid to Vietnam

The Israeli ambassador to Vietnam today to deliver the first of a number of shipments of medical equipment to help Vietnam beat the virus.

75% of House members back no conditions on aid to Israel

Vast majority of lawmakers in House of Representatives reject bid to impose conditions on aid to Israel.

Pray for America

Dear World, it is sufficient to know that we’ve got troubles, and when we’ve got troubles, you’ve got troubles. Op-ed.

Israel to send aid to hurricane-ravaged Honduras

Defense and Foreign Ministers authorize delegation from Home front Command to leave for Honduras after Hurricane Eta.

Court ruling may force aid recipients to follow US Israel policy

US Supreme Court upholds administration’s condition for NGOs to receive fund to fight AIDS in case which could have implications for Israel.

Trump's business approach to foreign aid diplomacy

Report: Israel to launch new foreign aid project

PM Netanyahu reportedly seeks to invest $50 million in countries in need of Israeli aid.

Trump: US could cut aid to states that vote against Jerusalem

US President says nation will not tolerate countries which receive billions in aid from US but turn against it at the UN.

Israel offers reconstruction aid to Mexico after earthquake

PM Netanyahu offers condolences, aid to Mezico after massive earthquakes kills at least 90.

Countries send aid to fight fires across Israel

Countries that have dispatched aid so far are Greece, Italy, Croatia, Russia, Cyprus, and Turkey. The aid amounts to 10 planes.

Ex-Ambassador to US: Israel could have gotten better deal

Israel's former deputy foreign minister, Dani Ayalon feels Israel could have got more foreign aid if PM hadn't criticized the nuclear pact.

Report: UK Government Aid "Seized by Al Shabab"

Al Qaeda-linked Somalian terrorist group took possession of enough aid to sustain it "for a fairly long time."

'Hopefully the Cut in U.S. Aid Will be a Blip on the Radar'

Arutz Sheva interviewed Eli Groner, Israel’s Minister for Economic Affairs to the United States, at the AIPAC policy conference.

Report: US to Cut Aid to Israel by $150M

An unconfirmed report says American foreign aid to Israel is going to be cut by $150 million. The figure is lower than what was expected.

Fayyad Faces Protests Over Austerity Plans

1,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs march in Hevron in protest of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad’s austerity plans.

Fayyad Seeks to Wean PA Off Foreign Aid

Prime minister is seeking to bolster the PA economy and wean Ramallah off billions in financial aid by 2013

EU Funding to PA on the Chopping Block?

European lawmakers are questioning whether the EU, the largest PA donor, can afford to continue giving the PA hundreds of millions in aid.

Report: Iran Cuts Hamas Funding Over Assad Silence

According to diplomatic and intelligence sources Iran has reduced - if not cut entirely - its funds to the Hamas terror group.

Clinton Slams House Foreign Aid Bill, Threatens Veto

Secretary of State Clinton blasts proposed bill to limit foreign aid to Egypt, Lebanon, and the Palestinian Authority, threatens to veto.

Kerry Calls For 'Realignment' of US Foreign Policy

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair John Kerry calls for a realignment of US foreign policy in the Mideast, and more money for its leaders.

PA Will Not Need Foreign Aid By 2013- or Will It?

PA Prime Minister says PA will be able to finance its budget on its own within three years. Donations are falling.

$12 Billion to PA Had No Economic Impact; Where Did it Go?

Chairwoman of the Ramallah-based Economic Institute tells the United Nations that more than $12 billion doled out to the PA has been wasted. .

Three Israelis Believed Missing In Haiti Earthquake

Three Israelis are feared missing in the worst earthquake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years. Israeli rescuers are on the way.

PA: Ramadan Cash for Terror

While complaining of poverty and a lack of funds, the PA votes to spend over $250,000 as a Ramadan present for jailed terrorists.