The U.S. State Department has reportedly frozen almost all foreign assistance, allowing exceptions for emergency food aid and military financing for Israel and Egypt. This decision follows 15 months of substantial support for Israel during its military actions against Hamas. Notably, other allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan are excluded from the assistance waiver. The freeze is part of an executive order from Trump to reassess foreign development aid, reflecting a potential reorientation of U.S. foreign policy priorities under his administration.
The State Department has issued guidance freezing almost all U.S. foreign assistance, with notable exceptions for emergency food aid and military financing for Israel and Egypt.
The Trump administration's move to halt new foreign aid, with a few exemptions, reflects a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities.
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