Egyptian Islamists rally against ruling military council
Tahrir Square gathering indicates the country’s Islamists no longer shy away from the streets
View ArticleUS approves $100 million for Syrian refugees in Jordan
The Daily Star: The Kingdom currently hosts more than 140,000 people who have fled its neighbor’s civil war
View ArticleUS nixes scholarships for Gazan students after Israel travel ban
American-funded program, inaugurated by Hillary Clinton two years ago, quietly put on hold
View ArticleUS weighs direct aid to Assad’s foes
Officials say decision on non-lethal assistance to fighters is expected ahead of John Kerry’s Thursday meeting with Syrian opposition leader
View ArticleUS to increase Jordan aid to $1 billion in 2014
Additional funds meant to boost economy and help with flood of refugees from neighboring Syria
View ArticleAs al-Qaeda gains strength, Iraq turns to US
Two years after troops pull out, foreign minister says Baghdad now realizing it needs Washington’s help, asks for assistance package
View ArticleIraq asking for more US help against al-Qaeda
If US does not commit additional weapons or other aid quickly, ‘we will go elsewhere,’ says Baghdad’s ambassador
View ArticleKerry pledges $75m. more in US aid to Palestinians
Move designed to boost Palestinian public support for peace talks, US officials say
View ArticleBenefits of Palestinian economic initiative slow to show
Wall Street Journal: Despite massive US financial help, the prospects for the PA’s economy are still ‘dim,’ officials said
View ArticleIron Dome funding includes US manufacture requirement
$429 million cash infusion to Israel given on condition of ‘significantly enhanced’ American industry involvement
View ArticleCongress members call to cut PA funding in wake of unity deal
Al-Monitor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen argues that supporting a Hamas-controlled government is against US law
View ArticleRepublican seeks to cut off US aid to Palestinian Authority
Sen. Rand Paul urges enforcement of a law that bars distributing funds to Hamas affiliates, unless Islamist group recognizes Israel
View ArticleIslamic State seizes weapons airdrop meant for Kurds
Jihadist fighters claim they grabbed a cache of hand grenades, rocket launchers and ammunition, say ‘thanks’ to the US
View ArticleCongressional appropriators warn Abbas on incitement
Representatives concerned over language and images in PA media, say US aid is based on PA’s commitment to peace
View ArticleRand Paul introduces bill to cut US aid to Palestinians
Proposed legislation by Republican senator would halt $400m in financial assistance to PA in response to ICC bid
View ArticleSenators waiting on Palestinian aid pending review of ICC moves
75 US legislators say in letter to Kerry that law prohibits aid to PA if ICC investigates Israeli leaders
View ArticleNo time to lose: Global response to Nepal quake gears up
1 million children said affected; international medical teams hope to prevent spread of disease after disaster
View ArticleUS cutting aid to Palestinians by $80m in reported ‘message’ to Abbas
Annual economic assistance to drop from $370m to $290m amid rising Congressional criticism over Palestinian incitement, al-Monitor reports
View ArticleAnti-Israel ads okayed to run in Boston subways
Poster accuses IDF of using US tax dollars ‘to kill 2,000 Palestinian children since September 2000,’ urges end to US aid
View ArticleIn Iraq, Kerry offers aid and support but no extra US troops
On surprise visit to Baghdad, America’s top diplomat says ‘unified and functioning government’ key to fight against Islamic State
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