The contractor, Proximity International, was previously halted after Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stop-work order aimed at examining potential waste in foreign aid programs. Al Hol, holding around 39,000 individuals linked to ISIS, is viewed as a vital area for counteracting jihadist recruitment and activities. The contractor emphasized that its training and equipping of local security forces contribute to national safety.
Secretary Rubio defended the funding freeze as a measure to ensure all U.S. expenditures are justifiable in terms of enhancing safety, strength, and prosperity. Proximity International's operations are deemed essential in maintaining order within the camp, which is seen as a focal point in the ongoing fight against ISIS. U.S. troops continue to work alongside Kurdish allies in Syria to address the threat posed by the group.
Secretary Rubio defended the funding freeze as a measure to ensure all U.S. expenditures are justifiable in terms of enhancing safety, strength, and prosperity. Proximity International's operations are deemed essential in maintaining order within the camp, which is seen as a focal point in the ongoing fight against ISIS. U.S. troops continue to work alongside Kurdish allies in Syria to address the threat posed by the group.
