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'Where's Maui's money?' Biden slammed after report claims WH released $75M for Palestinians hours before attack

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had approved the release of $75 million in crucial food assistance for Palestinians

WASHINGTON, DC: US President Joe Biden came under fire after reports emerged claiming that the White House had approved the release of $75 million aid to Palestine just hours before the attack on Israel.

The conflict between the two countries has been simmering for over a century but it took a brutal turn on Saturday, October 7 when Palestinian militant organization Hamas fired thousands of rockets on Israel.

In addition, dozens of Hamas fighters also broke through the strongly guarded border by air, land, and water, shocking the nation on a significant holiday.

On Monday, Israeli officials confirmed that over 700 Israeli civilians had been killed in the attacks and another 2,150 were gravely wounded.

Following the attacks, Israel formally declared war on Hamas, setting the stage for a major military operation in Gaza as fighting continued to rage on Israeli soil.

Why WH released a $75M aid for Palestinians?

As the war intensified, a report by Middle East Monitor claimed that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had approved the release of $75 million in crucial food assistance for Palestinians.

Blinken’s approval reportedly came after months of pressure from Democratic lawmakers and dozens of civil groups, who warned that doing otherwise would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe affecting more than one million Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

The aid had been held up by Republican Senators who are said to be seeking to use the funds as leverage for political concessions.

Since late July, Senator Jim Risch and Representative Michael McCaul have been blocking the State Department from transferring cash to the UN organization for Palestine refugees.

Risch spearheaded legislation in February with the support of 13 other Republicans to demand that the US stop funding UNRWA entirely unless Secretary of State Antony Blinken certifies every 180 days "that UNRWA meets strict accountability and transparency criteria."

Following the approval, UNRWA thanked Blinken for the funds that will sustain its food distribution through early 2024, the Middle East Monitor reported.

Internet slams Joe Biden after WH approves aid for Palestine

The news of the White House approving a $75 million aid for Palestine has garnered immense social media attention, with users asking where the aid for Maui, which went from lush to ash in a matter of few hours after a series of deadly wildfires tore through the island

“Hawaii still has seen no payments either let that sink in,” one user slammed. “Hawaii is still waiting on the GOP house to authorize more money. But then again 45-day recess and another 7 days of do nothing from them,” a second user asserted.

“America is yet again funding the destabilization of the Middle East,” a third user wrote.

“The MSM news cycle, ensuring that they make money and protect their government assets, has done their best to divert attention from Maui. They want people to forget about it so they don’t see what’s behind the curtain,” the fourth user said.

“Right!!! more money to support wars and terrorists, and nothing for the homeland but corruption and lies,” another user stated.

“Similar happened with Puerto Rico. They don't really care if there's no benefit to them,” one more wrote.