Aid has been used as a tool to cripple the Palestinians – it’s time we took back control – Alaa Tartir, Program Director of Al-Shabaka, Engaged Scholar, Global Citizen

Here are four commonsense actions that the Palestinian political leadership could consider to respond to this recent cut in US aid.

First, halt all relations and cooperation with the US Security Coordinator (USSC).

Second, shut down USAID projects and operations.

Third, cut ties with the US embassy in Jerusalem and its staff, support, projects, and personnel.

Fourth, and finally, cut costs (by $200m) from the bloated bill of the Palestinian Authority security sector.

Published at The Middle East Eye, 27 August 2018.

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