USAID, established to aid Palestinians since 1994, is now shuttered by the Trump administration, raising questions about its legitimacy. Though its claims of aiding four million Palestinians exist, the agency's impact is disputed as it may have perpetuated the Israeli occupation rather than alleviated suffering. The cessation of its programs has disrupted education and healthcare for many. Historical context reveals that instead of fostering peace, agreements like the Oslo Accords may have been exploited to justify ongoing Israeli expansion.
The shutdown of USAID has affected Palestinians, especially those benefitting from its funding for education and healthcare institutions.
The utility of USAID and other US funding becomes questionable when put in the larger political context of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
USAID was far from helping Palestinians lead better lives, as it claimed, and contributed to maintaining Israeli occupation and colonisation.
Oslo was used to cover up Israel's relentless expansion into Palestinian territories, rather than facilitate true peace or self-determination for Palestinians.
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