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EU to give 105m euros in aid to Palestinians
 BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Friday that it was to begin releasing 105 million euros in aid to Palestinians, bypassing the Hamas-led government, with the first funds to be paid out by early July.The Middle East diplomatic Quartet - the EU, United Nations, United States, and Russia - endorsed on Sunday the new funding "mechanism" for cash-strapped Palestinians that will distribute money without reaching Hamas, which refuses to renounce violence or recognize Israel. External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said: "The temporary international mechanism will bring relief addressing urgent basic needs, and the EU is making good on its promises to continue as a reliable partner for the Palestinian people. "We would be able to do more for the Palestinians if their government committed itself to seeking peace by peaceful means," she added. Posted by: Fred 2006-06-24 |
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