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EU Cuts Off Direct Aid To Hamas-Led Palestinian Govt
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| 4/7/06
Posted on 04/07/2006 10:06:06 AM PDT by areafiftyone
The European Union has cut off direct aid payments to the Hamas-led Palestinian government because of its refusal to renounce violence and recognise Israel, the EUs executive office said today.
For the time being there are no payments to or through the Palestinian authority, European Commission spokeswoman Emma Udwin said in Brussels.
European Union Foreign Ministers are expected on Monday to decide on how to deal in the longer term with aid, which is considered vital to keep the Palestinian economy afloat.
The EU will need to develop some new strategy, some new measures, some new decisions, Udwin said. While this decision-making process is under way .. We are adopting a policy of maximum prudence.
She said the Commissions decision to halt the aid it gives the Palestinian government did not prejudge the ministers decision, but noted that Hamas had failed to meet the EUs conditions for continued aid recognition of Israel, non-violence and acceptance of existing agreements.
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To: areafiftyone
This is quite a big deal. The wording makes me wonder what indirect aid is given to Hamas though.
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