The Trump administration has declared that U.S. states and cities boycotting Israeli companies will lose access to federal disaster relief funds, per Reuters. To receive funding, states and cities must comply with "terms and conditions." Reuters noted, "The Federal Emergency Management Agency stated in grant notices posted on Friday that states must follow its 'terms and conditions.' Those conditions require they certify they will not sever 'commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies' to qualify for funding." This rule impacts at least $1.9 billion used for search-and-rescue gear, emergency manager salaries, and backup power systems, among other costs, based on 11 FEMA grant notices reviewed by Reuters.
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