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Trump halts all foreign aid but spares Israeli weapons funding
24 January 2025 23:37 GMT
The US State Department has issued an immediate suspension of all foreign assistance, blocking ongoing aid programmes and freezing new funding, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
However, the order makes an exception for military financing to Israel and Egypt, ensuring that arms supplies to Tel Aviv remain uninterrupted.
The drastic measure follows Trump’s directive for a 90-day review of foreign aid spending, with the administration claiming it aims to improve efficiency and align assistance with US foreign policy goals.
The State Department’s internal communication instructed senior officials to halt all new obligations “to the maximum extent permitted by law” until Secretary of State Marco Rubio completes the review.