America gives financial aid to many countries of the world. However, as soon as Trump came to power for the second time, he clearly stopped giving aid to all countries, although America will continue to support Israel and Egypt. So let's know what is the reason behind this?

US Foreign aid to Israel and Egypt: America helps many countries in many ways including economic and military, but Trump has refused to help all countries after coming to power for the second time. On Friday, the US State Department issued a memo, which stated that foreign aid has been temporarily stopped for 90 days. However, the big thing is that this ban imposed by America will not apply to Israel and Egypt.

Many countries are upset with Trump's decision

The US ban also halted military aid to Ukraine, Taiwan, Lebanon and other allied countries, including NATO members. However, the Biden administration had already sent many essential weapons to Ukraine, as Trump's move was already anticipated. This decision has caused concern among organizations around the world that depend on US aid, such as disease prevention, reducing child mortality and tackling climate change. Many organizations said they could stop work and start laying off employees.

Why did America impose sanctions on other countries

The State Department memo also states that a central database of all foreign aid will be created and it will be released only with the approval of Secretary Rubio or his nominees, so that American foreign policy moves in a uniform direction. Guidelines will be prepared within 30 days for the review of foreign aid, which will be handled by an officer named Michael Anton. This ban has been imposed only for 90 days.

2000 pound powerful bombs sent to Israel

However, the US has not imposed this ban on Israel and Egypt. On the same day the ban memo was issued, the White House gave the Pentagon the green signal to send 2000 pound bombs to Israel, which President Joe Biden had stopped last year. This consignment includes 1800 MK-84 bombs which are very powerful and can cause more damage in urban areas.

Biden's Trump is also kind to Israel

The military aid that Israel is receiving from the US has become a controversial issue. Israel bombed Gaza in response to a Hamas attack in October 2023, leading to widespread criticism. After this war, former President Joe Biden gave Israel $26 billion in military aid and Trump has said that he will also continue to support Israel. In such a situation, it is natural for the common people to ask why America is so kind to Israel and Egypt?

What is America's compulsion

Actually, there is a big strategy behind America continuing to help Israel and Egypt. America achieves its interests in the Middle East through Israel and in view of this, both these countries have strategic importance. Apart from this, America continuously supports Egypt due to the treaty signed between Israel and Egypt in 1979. Because after the two came together, it also helped in strengthening American influence in the Middle East. 

With both countries together, America will dominate the region

According to the Israel-Egypt Treaty of 1979, Egypt had assured Israel that it would not take any action against it in this unstable region. This relationship between Israel and Egypt contributes a lot in preventing hostility between Arab countries and Israel and an atmosphere of peace and security is maintained in the region. With the help of these two countries, America is able to maintain its influence in the Middle East. 

Religious and political angle

Apart from this, Jews are also considered a major reason for America's inclination towards Israel. It is said that the Jewish community plays an influential role in America's politics and economy. America has a Jewish population of about 7 million, which is the largest Jewish population in the world after Israel. America immediately recognized Israel after its establishment in 1948 and since then there are deep relations between the two countries. This is the reason why America supports Israel at the United Nations (UN) and other international forums, especially when Israel faces criticism.

100 years old relationship with Egypt too

Talking about Egypt, official diplomatic relations between the US and Egypt were established after Egypt's independence in 1922. After this, this relationship became stronger when the Israel-Egypt peace agreement of 1979 was signed. The sweet relations between the two countries are almost 100 years old. Also, the US considers Egypt an ally in anti-terrorism operations, especially the US uses Egypt a lot against the terrorist groups present in the Sinai Peninsula.