Trump administration cuts all funding to Palestinian security forces

The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that the Trump administration has entirely cut off funding for the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) security forces, according to both American and Palestinian officials.

The security forces are widely unpopular amongst Palestinians for their collaboration with Israeli forces in targeting Palestinian groups resisting the occupation.

Brigadier General Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, told The Washington Post that the United States had been a “major donor to PA projects”, which included security initiatives and training programmes aimed at strengthening the forces.

The Israeli army reportedly expressed satisfaction with a recent operation conducted by PA forces in the Jenin refugee camp, according to the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA).

Since December, operations by the PA security forces under Israeli military oversight have involved approximately 300 armed personnel targeting resistance groups.

Israel's Central Command has recommended strengthening the PA’s security apparatus and increasing coordination.

Following this advice, the Israeli security cabinet instructed the army to bolster its collaboration with PA forces.

The PA's operations are carried out in collaboration with Israel and under its oversight.