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US aid cuts hit Palestinians, further dimming hope for peace
Middle East

US aid cuts hit Palestinians, further dimming hope for peace

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians are no longer getting food aid or basic health services from America,…
In a twist, Trump fights to keep some Palestinian aid alive
Middle East

In a twist, Trump fights to keep some Palestinian aid alive

  WASHINGTON (AP) — For two years, the Trump administration has unabashedly slashed US aid to the Palestinians. Now, amid…
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’
Middle East

World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Gaza Strip’s economy is in “free fall,” a report from the World Bank warned Tuesday,…
UN bemoans unsustainable Palestinian economy
Middle East

UN bemoans unsustainable Palestinian economy

  GENEVA (Reuters) – Palestinian citizens are trapped in an economy of jobless growth with no prospects, especially in Gaza,…
Arab league discusses US support cuts to Palestinian refugees
Middle East

Arab league discusses US support cuts to Palestinian refugees

  The 150th regular session of the Arab League convened in Cairo on Tuesday, to discuss the suspension of US…
Donors step up funds to Palestinian aid agency after US cuts
Middle East

Donors step up funds to Palestinian aid agency after US cuts

GENEVA (AP) — The top official with the UN’s Palestinian aid agency says countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates,…
Hundreds of Gazans protest UN agency layoffs, pay cuts
Middle East

Hundreds of Gazans protest UN agency layoffs, pay cuts

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Employees of the UN Palestinian refugee agency escalated their protest Wednesday in the Gaza…
US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift
Middle East

US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift

When the Stars and Stripes is hoisted over the new US Embassy in Jerusalem next month it will be a…
US withholds $65 mn from UN agency for Palestinians
Middle East

US withholds $65 mn from UN agency for Palestinians

The United States sent $60 million to keep the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees operating Tuesday but withheld a…
Egyptian FM discusses UNRWA finance with Norway counterpart
Egypt

Egyptian FM discusses UNRWA finance with Norway counterpart

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed with his Norwegian counterpart Borge Brende the importance of providing the finances needed for United…
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