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Trump admin to provide $30 mn to Israeli group distributing food in Gaza
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The Trump administration is providing $30 million to an Israeli-backed group distributing food in Gaza, a US official said Tuesday.
The request is the first known US government funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid distribution efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive diplomatic issue involving a controversial aid programme, confirmed that the US authorised the funding.
The Associated Press reported Saturday that the American-led group had asked the Trump administration for the initial funding so it can continue its aid operation, which has been criticised by the UN, humanitarian groups and others.
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