Jerusalem - The United States has cut additional aid to the Palestinians for programmes supporting conflict resolution with Israelis, an official said yesterday, adding to more than $500 million in other cuts. The latest cuts come from $10 million in programmes on reconciliation involving Palestinians as well as Jewish and Arab Israelis. US officials also could not confirm whether the latest cut meant all non-security related aid to the Palestinians had now been eliminated. The Palestinian leadership cut off contact with the White House after Trump recognised the disputed city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December. In recent weeks, the US government has announced more than $500 million in cuts in Palestinian aid, including cancelling support for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

Source: Philippine Star September 16, 2018 16:30 UTC