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Donald Trump Bans Condom Aid To Gaza, Could This Be The Reason?

January 29, 2025
The Commune

The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on all foreign aid, including millions of dollars allocated for contraceptive distribution in Gaza. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid,” which aims to reassess US financial commitments abroad.

A White House official explained that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has temporarily halted grants, loans, and federal assistance programs to ensure alignment with the administration’s priorities. “If the activity is not in conflict with the President’s priorities, it will continue with no issues,” the official told Fox News.

During her first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the decision to withdraw funding for contraceptives in Gaza, citing concerns over taxpayer money. “The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and OMB found that $50 million in taxpayer dollars was about to be allocated for condoms in Gaza. That is a preposterous waste of taxpayer money,” she said.

Leavitt further stated that the administration’s broader foreign aid freeze applies to all nations, including Ukraine, with exceptions made only for Israel and Egypt. Emergency food aid and military assistance for these two countries will continue.

The decision aligns with Trump’s broader policy goals, including eliminating funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Green New Deal, and certain NGOs deemed contrary to U.S. interests.

What Could Be The Reason That Trump Banned The Condom Aid?

Reports documented that Palestinian militants repurposed condoms and balloons as makeshift airborne incendiary devices, carrying flaming rags and explosives across the border into Israel. These improvised weapons caused widespread damage to farmlands, nature reserves, and infrastructure, destroying thousands of hectares of land and resulting in millions of shekels in damages. The devices also posed risks to civilians, including children.

In response, Israeli authorities imposed restrictions on the import of condoms, helium, and balloons into Gaza to curb these attacks. The Trump administration’s aid freeze aligned with its foreign policy goals of eliminating support for programs it viewed as inefficient or harmful to U.S. and allied interests. A 2020 Jerusalem Post report specifically highlighted damage to southern Israel’s educational institutions, farmlands, and roadways from these devices.

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