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January 16, 2019

World Food Program Cuts Food to Palestinians as Trump Admin Guts Aid
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The World Food Program has cut aid to Palestinians in the
Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza, citing a critical lack of funds.
The WFP said this week more than 25,000 Palestinians will no longer
receive aid; a further 165,000 Palestinians will see their food aid
slashed by 20 percent. Last year, the Trump administration eliminated
more than a half-billion dollars in aid to the Palestinians; aid groups
are warning further planned cuts threaten new projects including a
playground for Gaza children and new infrastructure to provide clean
water to Gaza homes.


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