The government says it can juggle its finances for a few months, but warns of an economic crisis if Western assistance remains stuck.
Tag: Foreign Aid
Israel Has History of Friction With U.N. Agency for Palestinians
Palestinians see UNRWA as an essential lifeline for millions of descendants of refugees. In Israel, however, many see the agency as an obstacle to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Senate Rejects Israel Human Rights Measure, but Skepticism on Aid Persists
Senators voted to kill a resolution that would have ordered the administration to assess whether Israel has violated human rights. But the debate highlighted Democratic resistance to providing unfettered aid.
Zelensky Visits Baltic Nations to Rally Support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is likely to find strong backing on a trip to the Baltic States, but other nations are increasingly wary.
Zelensky, After Tough Year on Battlefield, Insists Ukraine Will Prevail
Ukraine’s counteroffensive sputtered, but President Volodymyr Zelensky argued that Russia, too, “failed to achieve any results” on the ground, while Ukraine had successes at sea.
Shrugging Off Egypt’s Crises, El-Sisi Gets Set for 6 More Years
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is beginning his third term as Egypt’s president, presenting himself as a beacon of stability in a tough neighborhood even as his country’s economy shakes.
The U.S. Wants Israel to Scale Back the Gaza War. What Leverage Does It Have?
There are ways to persuade Israel to shift its strategy in Gaza, but each option carries a political and diplomatic cost for President Biden.
E.U. Accession Talks Lift Morale in Ukraine
The European Union’s willingness to open accession talks will lift morale, but the more immediate prospects for financial support from allies is sobering.
Putin Suggests He Has a Winning Hand in His War in Ukraine
The Russian leader, in his annual news conference, said he was open to peace talks but showed no hint of compromise. “Peace will come when we achieve our goals,” he said.
Hungary Blocks E.U. Aid for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the breakthrough as talks on joining the bloc officially opened. Securing more financial aid will have to wait.