U.S. funding to Palestinians

Jamie Raskin, a Jewish Democrat, spearheads push to have GOP senator stop hold on aid to Palestinians

Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho wants reassurances the money will not reach terrorists.

By Ron Kampeas May 26, 2021 6:33 pm

Biden administration adds $38.5 million in assistance to the Palestinians

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged that the administration would abide by U.S. laws that keep the money from going to terrorists.

May 26, 2021 12:25 pm

Biden’s new slate of aid to Palestinians comes under intense scrutiny

Republicans in Congress and some pro-Israel groups are criticizing the Biden administration over its decision to renew aid to UNRWA, a U.N. agency they argue is fraudulent and wasteful.

April 9, 2021 7:31 pm

US watchdog: Aid agency did not properly vet Palestinian recipients for terror ties

By Ron Kampeas March 31, 2021 5:53 pm

Biden administration formally resumes assistance to Palestinians with $15 million in COVID aid

By Ron Kampeas March 25, 2021 7:48 pm

House subcommittee advances $250M in spending for dialogue programs and Palestinian business development

By Ron Kampeas July 8, 2020 5:01 pm

Palestinian activists don’t understand why they can’t enter the US

By Ben Sales May 15, 2019 5:51 pm

US cuts to Palestinians begin to have impact

By Ron Kampeas January 22, 2019 3:56 pm

Act that would slash funding for Palestinians hitches a ride on spending bill

March 21, 2018 5:55 pm

Trump to Netanyahu: Palestinians ‘disrespected’ Pence and stand to lose aid

January 25, 2018 11:21 am

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