Palestinians Blast Trump’s Aid Cut as Political ‘Blackmail’

JERUSALEM — Palestinian officials denounced the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $200 million in aid, accusing Washington of “weaponizing” humanitarian assistance by using it as a tool to coerce political concessions.

"Palestinians Blast Trump’s Aid Cut as Political ‘Blackmail’" is from the August 25, 2018 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.