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US cuts aid to Palestinians, cites policy differences

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AP Washington
Last Updated : Aug 25 2018 | 1:00 PM IST

The Trump administration has decided to cut more than USD 200 million in bilateral aid to the Palestinians, following a review of the funding for projects in the West Bank and Gaza.

The department notified Congress of the decision yesterday in a brief, three-paragraph notice sent first to lawmakers and then to reporters.

It said the administration will redirect the money to "high priority projects elsewhere."

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First Published: Aug 25 2018 | 1:00 PM IST

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