The Trump administration said Saturday that it is cutting USD 25 million meant for East Jerusalem hospitals and putting the money toward "high-priority projects elsewhere."
On Saturday, the Palestinian Authority denounced the administration's move as "an act of political blackmail."
The State Department said the review was intended to make sure the American aid was "being spent in accordance with US national interests and were providing value to the US taxpayer."
"Politics should not trump humanity or harm a vulnerable people in need of support and protection."
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