The Biden administration is quietly ramping up assistance to the Palestinians after former President Donald Trump cut off nearly all such aidWASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is quietly ramping up assistance to the Palestinians after former President Donald Trump cut off nearly all aid. The State Department declined to comment on the notification, and it wasn't clear if the $75 million includes the $15 million in pandemic aid. In general, the administration supports a resumption in aid to the Palestinians, State Department spokesman Ned Price said. Such payments were one reason the Trump administration cut off aid. The GAO based its findings on a review of aid provided to the Palestinians between 2015 and 2019, when Trump severed most of the aid.

Source: ABC News March 31, 2021 15:45 UTC