Foreign aid

Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview

The Middle East would like to view a surprise end in the assistance to its most important strategic ally as a cause for concern on Washington’s long-term commitment to its regional partners.”

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.
Rescue workers and residents stand atop a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, August 10, 2026

Israel sends aid delegation to Colombia in aftermath of earthquake that killed at least 250 people

Rescue personnel assist in rescue efforts after earthquakes hit the country, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 27, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured

Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026.

Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors


US issues broad freeze on foreign aid after Trump orders review

Officials familiar with the matter say that many people will die because of the review, calling it "a wrecking ball to break as much stuff as possible."

 Transfer of humanitarian aid trucks into the Gaza strip through the “Kisufim” passage

Over 900 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, UN says

The ceasefire deal requires 600 truckloads of aid to be allowed into Gaza every day of the initial six-week ceasefire, including 50 carrying fuel.

 A gunman secures a truck carrying aid for Palestinians, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, January 21, 2025.

Gaza humanitarian crisis: The importance of air-dropping aid - analysis

Hamas uses its control of the border to control the distribution of items to local people.

 IDF soldiers in Gaza, while humanitarian aid is seen being airdropped to Gazan residents above, February 28, 2024.

Republican opposition to Israel aid latest headache for pro-Israel community

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would almost certainly not bring the Senate’s bill up for a vote.

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) takes questions during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US. February 14, 2024.

Biden to Israel: 'You are not alone'

Biden pledged “immense security assistance for the State of Israel of an unprecedented scope, including assistance that further strengthens our war capabilities,” Netanyahu underscored.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) and the Israeli war cabinet, as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Egyptian Gaza aid arrives at border but no plan for delivery yet

After nine hours of negotiations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said early on Tuesday he had agreed with Israel "to develop a plan" to get aid into Gaza.

 A convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian aid from Egyptian NGOs for Palestinians start to move from Al-Arish to Rafah city as they wait for an agreement on the opening on the Rafah border crossing to enter Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the city of Al-Arish.

Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says

Israeli bombardments on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt, the main crossing out of Gaza not controlled by Israel, have disrupted operations there.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023

Germany, Austria suspend bilateral aid to Palestinians after Hamas attack

Some conservatives called for the aid to end entirely, prominent member of opposition Left party argues against the move

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz comments on the situation in the Middle East, one day after Hamas' attacks on Israel, in the chancellery, Berlin, Germany, October 8, 2023.

Pope says countries should not 'play games' with Ukraine on arms aid

A number of countries, including the United States, face internal political pressure to stop or curtail spending on weapons sent to Ukraine.

 Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2023.

Morocco rescuers race to find survivors as earthquake toll nears 2,500

The state news agency reported the death toll was now 2,497 with 2,476 people injured.

 A man gestures next to emergency workers on the rubble, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Amizmiz, Morocco, September 10, 2023.