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US judge permits lawsuit challenging West Bank and Gaza aid

Trucks carrying aid line up near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip

In a significant development, a United States judge has given the green light for a lawsuit challenging aid to the West Bank and Gaza to proceed. This decision opens up the potential for a legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 by a group of American citizens, seeks to challenge the US government's provision of financial aid to the Palestinians. The plaintiffs argue that this financial assistance indirectly supports terrorism, alleging that the aid money can be diverted to fund activities that harm Israeli citizens.

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