Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- The Donald Trump administration on Monday, August 4 scrapped its policy on requiring U.S. cities and states to rebuke boycotts of Israeli companies to receive disaster relief aid.

The Department of Homeland Security removed its statement that mandated states to certify they would not sever ties with Israeli companies to qualify for funding.

According to a report by Reuters, the reversal applied to $1.9 billion in aid that states depend on to cover search and rescue operations, emergency manager salaries, and backup power systems, among other expenses in the event of a disaster.

The reversal is a significant shift by the Trump administration, which has previously penalised businesses if they didn't align with its vi...