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As soon as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire officially ended, Israel moved to block all aid into Gaza as a strategy to pressure Hamas into agreeing to extend the ceasefire’s first phase.

This next week marks the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to dismantle federal programs, House Republicans released their budget proposal this week.

A broad coalition of NGOs, led by FCNL and A New Policy, released a statement opposing President Trump’s recent statements that support forced Palestinian displacement leading to the ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip. 

During a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, President Donald Trump made appalling comments proposing the ethnic cleansing and U.S. “takeover” of Gaza.

While outlandish, Trump’s comments must be taken seriously. They raise alarming implications – both for Palestinians who are suffering now and for the long-term prospects for a just peace.

The second week of the new Donald Trump administration brought more pain, fear, and confusion.

President Trump’s executive actions obstructing federal funding fueled more chaos, with far-reaching consequences for millions across the country and the globe.

These actions have impacted critical government programs including health care and food assistance for seniors, children, and low-income families. The freeze has also halted almost all foreign assistance programs that save lives, promote peace, and make both the U.S. and the world safer and more secure.

Hundreds of people joined us for a call on January 28 to learn how to effectively engage the new Congress. As we hold in the Light people who have been harmed by actions taken in the first week of the Trump administration, FCNL is mobilizing to respond. Your advocacy will be critical throughout the new Congress and the Trump administration. Deepen your engagement now! 

If you were unable to attend or want to revisit our conversation, you can watch and share the recording:

FCNL’s Program Associate for Middle East Policy Odeliya Matter joined Middle East in Focus to discuss the latest on the temporary ceasefire and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Monday, January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as president. Through his executive orders, he immediately began aggressively sowing chaos.

With cautious optimism and persistent hope, we welcomed the news that a long overdue ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Hamas.

“While this ceasefire cannot bring back the tens of thousands who have died, it is our sincere hope that news is a real and lasting step toward a new future,” FCNL General Secretary Bridget Moix said.