The new conditions tying domestic disaster funding to Trump foreign policy come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly confirmed plans to fully occupy Gaza, according to sources inside his office.

The announcement drew outrage from the political left and right. Podcaster Krystal Ball, for instance, posted that "Denying American victims of natural disasters aid if they are insufficiently supportive of Israel.

The disaster funding requirement took aim at the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement designed to put economic pressure on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian terri

The decision comes amid criticism from foreign governments over deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the enclave.

A truck loaded with aid is seen at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, on its Israeli side in this handout image obtained by Reuters on May 20, 2025. COGAT/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo (Reuters) -Israel will allow gradual and controlled entry of goods to Gaza through local merchants,