Biden Administration's Controversial Funding for Palestinian Authority Security Forces

The Biden administration has faced criticism over its approval of $3 million allocated to the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF), part of a larger $20 million security package just days before leaving office. This funding is intended for training in firearms and ammunition. However, concerns are mounting regarding the PASF's alleged connections to terrorism, particularly highlighted by a report from Palestinian Media Watch, which indicates that PASF members were involved in over 1,500 attacks on Israelis in 2023. In light of these connections, the PASF is requesting an additional $680 million from the U.S. for the next four years, a proposal that critics argue should not receive taxpayer dollars.

Questions surrounding the future of U.S. aid to the PASF persist, especially as evidence of their connections to violence continues to emerge.