Wed 19/Feb/2025 – 04:59 PM
The administration of US President Donald Trump has completely suspended the funding provided by Washington to the security forces of the Palestinian Authority, as part of a broader plan to reduce US foreign aid, and according to sources in the White House, this decision comes within the framework of reforms aimed at restructuring the American support provided abroad, according to A report published by the Washington Post.
Stopping American aid to the Palestinian Authority
This development represents a new step in the Trump administration’s approach to the Palestinian Authority, as the White House previously stopped direct aid to the authority during its first term, but he continued to finance training programs for its security forces, however, the recent decision carries important indications, especially as it comes at a critical time trying to try It has the Palestinian Authority to maintain its stability in the West Bank amid increasing political and security challenges.
This decision comes days before the Arab Summit in Cairo, as it is expected that an Arab plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip will be presented, with a role for the Palestinian Authority in this process. However, the position of both Israel and the United States is still rejecting the authority to manage the reconstruction process, This prompted the Arab countries to study alternatives that include the establishment of an independent Palestinian body to supervise the implementation of the plan, according to the newspaper.
