Trump will withhold emergency aid from cities that support BDS
The Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has defended his support for the BDS movement
World Israel News 05.08.2025
The Trump administration said it would withhold FEMA funds designated for preparations for natural disasters in states that enact a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) policy against Israel.
To receive $1.9 billion in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, states and cities must confirm that they do not deny “commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies.”
According to 11 agency grant notices reviewed by Reuters, the expenses include search and rescue equipment, salaries for emergency managers and backup power systems, among other items.
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