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US House Approves NDAA Amendment to Ban Gaza Reconstruction Funding

© AFP 2023 / OMAR AL-QATTAAPalestinians walks next to destroyed buildings in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza on June 1, 2024.
Palestinians walks next to destroyed buildings in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza on June 1, 2024.  - Sputnik International, 1920, 13.06.2024
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday to ban the use of US funds for reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.
House lawmakers approved the amendment by voice vote. The amendment, introduced by US Congressman Brian Mast, prohibits US funds from building or rebuilding in the Gaza Strip.
The FY25 NDAA approves some $895.2 billion in national defense discretionary programs. The US House of Representatives is set to consider 350 amendments to the legislation.
Palestinians circle a puddle in front of destroyed buildings and tents in Khan Younis, Palestine - Sputnik International, 1920, 10.06.2024
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