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Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/07/14/316m-for-palestinians-as-biden-visits-west-bank-00046014
U.S. Announces $316 Million for Palestinians as Biden Visits West Bank
(Politico) Alexander Ward - President Joe Biden announced $316 million in support for the Palestinians on Thursday. $201 million is for UNRWA, the Palestinian refugee agency. A multi-year contribution of $100 million is for six eastern Jerusalem hospitals. $15 million is meant to ward off dwindling food supplies due to the war in Ukraine. The U.S. will also send $7 million in grant money to programs that promote Israeli-Palestinian collaboration and exchanges.